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Cesarean Section

Cesarean section is the surgical removal of the child from the womb through a surgical opening in the abdominal and uterine walls into the uterus. The earliest records of Cesarean sections indicate that c-sections were done to save the life of the child in cases where the mother was dying. Cesarean sections are now performed routinely throughout the world. A cesarean section may be the preferable method of delivery if:
  • The mother's birth canal is too narrow
  • A misplaced placenta (placenta previa) blocks the exit from the womb
  • The fetus is in a bad position (for example feet first)
  • The fetus is experiencing fetal distress
  • The mother is ill or injured and in danger
Failure to perform a cesarean section in the presence of fetal distress increases the risk of cerebral palsy.

Here are some more resources that may be of interest to you:

Fetal Distress
Speech and Language Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Neurological Damage

Web Resources for Cesarean Section:

Cesarian Section - A Brief History - National Library of Medicine
Cesarean Section - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Iowa
Cesarean Section - YourSurgery.com
Cesarean Section - Google Search
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