What are 4 other conditions that require a cesarean section?

Below are some of the most common medical reasons for a cesarean.

  • Prolonged labor.
  • Abnormal positioning.
  • Fetal distress.
  • Birth defects.
  • Repeat cesarean.
  • Chronic health condition.
  • Cord prolapse.
  • Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)

What are 3 reasons doctors may perform a cesarean delivery?

Your health care provider might recommend a C-section if:

  • Your labor isn’t progressing.
  • Your baby is in distress.
  • Your baby or babies are in an abnormal position.
  • You’re carrying multiples.
  • There’s a problem with your placenta.
  • Prolapsed umbilical cord.
  • You have a health concern.
  • Mechanical obstruction.

What are the indications of lower segment cesarean section?

Absolute indications are cephalopelvic disproportion, placenta previa, abruptio placentae, transverse lie, triplet pregnancy, mechanical obstruction of vaginal birth (large uterine myoma or ovarian tumor), prolapsed umbilical cord, vasa previa, human immunodeficiency virus-infected pregnancy, and other conditions.

When is cesarean indicated?

Indications for C-Section Delivery. C-section delivery is performed when the physician and patient feel that it is likely to provide a better outcome for the mother and/or baby than a vaginal delivery. If vaginal delivery is dangerous to the mother or baby, C-section delivery is typically indicated.

When is a vertical C-section necessary?

The classical incision made vertically is usually reserved for complicated situations such as placenta previa, emergencies, or for babies with abnormalities. Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is not recommended for women with the classical incision.

What are the two types of caesarean section?

There are two types of caesarean section, which differ according to the direction of the incision on the abdomen. These are the classical cut and the bikini cut. The bikini cut is more popular because it heals and looks better, and causes less pain after surgery.

Will doctor do C-section at 37 weeks?

Otherwise, although a baby is considered full-term after 37 weeks, most doctors’ offices won’t schedule a c-section until you have reached 39 weeks gestation. Babies develop at different rates, and some aren’t ready to be born at the 37-week mark. Over the past decade, doctors have studied late preterm births in depth.