Caesarean Section

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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Title:   Birthing types
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information by professional health specialists on birthing types.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Caesarean section
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Dec 2008

Title:   Breastfeeding after a caesarean birth
Publisher:   Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:   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.
Date:   Dec 2007

Title:   Indigenous mothers and their babies, Australia 2001-2004
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2007

Title:   Care of women with breech presentation or previous caesarean birth
Publisher:   New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
Description:   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.
Date:   Nov 2004

Title:   Childbirth: elective Caesarean - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read one woman's account of why she chose to avoid the pain of childbirth by having an elective Caesarean section.
Date:   Apr 2002
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