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Caesarean section (c-section) is the surgical delivery of a baby through an incision (a cut) in the mother’s abdomen and the uterus.
Follow the links below to find information about giving birth via caesarean section.
Updated September 2009
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Birthing types
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information by professional health specialists on birthing types.
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Jun 2009
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Caesarean section
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Better Health Channel
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A caesarean section, or c-section, is a surgical procedure (operation) in which a baby is born through an incision (cut) made in the mother's abdominal wall (tummy) and uterus (womb). Factors that may lead to a caesarean section include a baby in breech or transverse (sideways) position, more than one baby (twins or more), placenta praevia or your baby showing signs of distress. A caesarean may be an elective or emergency operation.
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Dec 2008
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Breastfeeding after a caesarean birth
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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Many mothers ask, 'Can I breastfeed after a caesarean birth?' The answer is YES! There is no reason why you should not be able to breastfeed successfully.
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Dec 2007
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Indigenous mothers and their babies, Australia 2001-2004
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report provides information on births to Indigenous mothers in Australia from perinatal data collections for each state and territory. The report presents demographic, pregnancy and childbirth factors of Indigenous women who gave birth in 2001-2004.
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Oct 2007
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Care of women with breech presentation or previous caesarean birth
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New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
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Summarises the latest literature to offer guidance that will provide clinicians and women with appropriate, accurate and balanced information on the risks and benefits of caesarean compared to planned vaginal delivery in those with breech presentation or previous caesarean.
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Nov 2004
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