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Planned and Emergency Cesareans
Reasons Why You May Need a C-section
By Shannon McKelden
Other Reasons
Katie-Anne Gustafsson of Eskilstuna, Sweden, knew early in her first pregnancy that a C-section was imminent due to placenta previa (the placenta partially or completely blocking the cervix). "Because of complications with my first, I knew it was on the cards from about week nine," Gustafsson says. "[Then] because baby No. 1 was born with a heart condition, it meant that baby No. 2 was also destined for C-section to cut the trauma of natural delivery in case he had the same condition."
Sometimes a C-section is planned for the future health of the infant.
Kari Matthews of Rossville, Ill., has ITP, an autoimmune disease that causes low platelet counts. "I have been in remission for many years (more than five when I delivered my first baby)," Matthews says. "But there is a chance of passing the antibodies to the baby. The baby would then possibly be born with a low platelet count as well, and a vaginal birth could cause death to the baby." She chose Cesarean section to avoid this possibility.
Less commonly, C-sections are occasionally performed electively for non-medical reasons. With many valid reasons for either planned or unplanned C-sections, the best thing to do is be prepared. While a C-section isn't always ideal, it may be an ultimately life-saving procedure.
"All women and their support team should prepare for a normal labor as well as the possibility of a Cesarean section," Given Welch says. "Childbirth preparation classes such as Lamaze, Bradley or hospital-sponsored educational programs routinely cover this topic, as do many books on pregnancy and birth."
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Planned and Emergency Cesareans by Cecilia Padilla on 05/29/2009 12:06AM
Dr. Hunt delivered my Princess on August 9th, 2008. She is incredible! Everything went so smooth just as I hoped! i highly recommend her for Houston residents!