why does a c-section occur..like i know if the baby is really big and the mom cant give birth natural she'll have to do a c-section or if baby is breeched.. what other reasons cause a c-section ?
2007-06-13 08:20:02 · 13 answers · asked by nano c 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Sometimes there is a really large span of time between when the water breaks and when the mother reaches 10 centimeters. When that occurrs the doctor makes the decision to do a C- section in order to prevent infection. Once the water breaks, things aren't as safe for baby and mommy.
Well, some mothers elect to have a C-section, because they do not want to go through the pain of childbirth and or they want to schedule things. It is a little selfish, but to each her own. Sometimes doctors recommend elective C-sections, if the first chid(ren) was C-section, becuase complications can arise from the first C-section.
Other reasons may be: Breech baby, baby is too big, the cord is wrapped around baby's neck.
2007-06-13 08:28:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mum's the Word : + 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If one or both the mom or that baby is at risk of losing their lives like if the umbilical is tangled around the baby's neck. If the mother has been in labor too long than they would have to get an emergency c-section because after the water breaks they are only supposed to stay in for so long then it becomes dangerous. Another reason might be that they had a c-section their first labor so they generally have to have a c-section their next labor also. There are more reasons but I can't think of anymore right now.
2007-06-13 15:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by I ♥ Caydence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part anymore, ceasarean sections are done out of convenience for Doc AND mom...but sometimes, it is necessary to get baby out ASAP... a breech presentation deosn't always mean a c-section, but a baby that won't fit thru mom's pelvic girdle does... also if baby is having trouble (heart rate that drops when mom is pushing, or heart's beating too fast...) then baby needs to come out! By the way, Doc's would MUCH RATHER put mom on a Pitocin drip and have her labor away until she's ready to deliver that to ever have to pick up a scalpel!
2007-06-13 15:34:32 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some docs wont deliver vaginally after a c-section. So theres one - a previous c-section.
There are also non-medical reasons, called elective c-sections, which there is debate over, since hospitals make more money off these, but are not medically necessary and clog the op rooms for those who may need them.
2007-06-13 15:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor knows it would be too hard on your body or it could cause to much stress to your heart the doctor will most likely do a c-section also if you have problems with dilation or your body is to small to push out a baby.
2007-06-13 15:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the baby isn't breathing. This can happen for a few reasons, but it's mainly because the cord is wrapped around the neck.
2007-06-13 15:25:53 · answer #6 · answered by cmortality 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some women that are overweight have harder time with the pushing and everything so they have to have c-sections, and sometimes if you have diabetes, you might have to have one because of the strain and blood sugar might go way down after giving natural birth... other then that that's all i heard...
recently though women would rather have c-sections...weird.
2007-06-13 15:24:29 · answer #7 · answered by Shawn's mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Failure to decend, if the baby is in distress, multiples, certain health conditions of the mother like HIV or other std's that could be passed onto the baby.
2007-06-13 15:24:25 · answer #8 · answered by Indiana Raven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My younger son had his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck three times. When I had contractions, it made his heart rate plummet, so I had to have a c-section.
2007-06-13 15:31:00 · answer #9 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-06-13 15:26:44 · answer #10 · answered by JUICY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋