There are various situations where to ensure the safety for you or/and your baby, a cesarean birth is recommended. Cesarean’s maybe elective or unplanned /emergency due to unforeseen complications. 

Risks

Cesarean deliveries are becoming more common however complications are rare.  A cesarean is still considered a major surgery so it is not without risks that include:  

• BleedinG
• Wound infection
• DVT – Blood clots in your legs 
• Pulmonary Embolism, 

Many women although planning a natural vaginal birth end up having an emergency cesarean for many reasons outside of their control such as:

• The baby’s condition indicates that they need to be born asap
• The mothers progress in labour has stopped, even after attempting other interventions. Labour may stop due to the position of the baby 
• Despite the baby being in a good position and contractions being strong, the labour still does not progress
• Complications of the mother’s health
• Issues with the baby’s growth what make it safer to avoid a  vaginal birth