A C-section, or caesarean section, is the surgical delivery of a baby or babies via an incision into the abdomen and uterus.
Advice
Having confidence in, and a good relationship with, your surgeon is key, especially for a planned c-section where there may be more time to choose a surgeon.
Morphine may make you itch, so talk to the nurses or doctors if you find yourself itching.
If you have any issues with constipation, this has the potential to make things worse so talk to your doctor about treatment recommendations in the hospital and when you get back home.
Stories
C-Section
I had a planned C-section for the birth of my twin sons. Read More
Teri, female, 39, Massachusetts
C-Section
I had been in labor for 33 hours. I had a C-section because the baby's heart rate was decelerating and not recovering after pitocin contractions. Read More
Naomi, female, 36, California
C-Section
My doctor determined that I should have a C-section. I didn't have placenta previa but the placenta was low-lying and there was a risk of it being damaged by a vaginal delivery and putting the baby at risk. Also, there was some concern that the baby's weight percentile had fallen from the 31st to the 13th over a few weeks so they wanted to get her out. Read More
Louise, female, 38, California
