What is a c-section?
• A c-section is a surgical birth. A low transverse incision is made on or about the bikini line, except in cases of emergency when a doctor may choose to use a classical vertical incision if time is of the essence. Several layers of muscle and tissue are cut through before the uterus. The uterus is cut open to remove the baby. Mother is then stitched up after the uterus is removed for cleaning and replaced. Most c-sections are done under epidural or spinal anasthesia. In rare cases an emergency might create the need for general anasthesia.
