Alternate Names : Breech Birth, Cephalic Presentation, Fetal Attitude, Fetal Lie, Malpresentations, Shoulder Presentation

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C-Section - Series: Indications

Sometimes the baby is in a position, like breech (buttocks-first) or transverse (cross-wise), that makes a vaginal birth risky. Other times certain medical conditions, such as placenta previa (placenta is attached too low, blocking the baby's exit) or placenta abruptio (placenta is partially or completely detached, threatening the baby's oxygen and nutrient supply), make vaginal birth nearly impossible.

A Cesarean section delivery is performed if a vaginal birth is not safe or possible for the mother or the baby.

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1. Childbirth
2. Emergency Childbirth
3. Emergency Childbirth
4. Delivery Presentations
5. C-Section - Series
1. Normal anatomy
2. Indications
3. Procedure, part 1
4. Procedure, part 2
5. Procedure, part 3
6. Procedure, part 4
7. Procedure, part 5
8. Procedure, part 6
9. Aftercare

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