Q: When might a Caesarean section be necessary?
A:
If your doctor believes that there is a significant risk to you or your baby by continuing with a vaginal birth, he or she may recommend a Caesarean section. This is not a decision to be taken lightly. It is a major operation and there are risks of anaesthesia, organ damage during surgery, haemorrhage, blood clot and infection. All these risks can be minimised. Also, it takes longer to recover from a Caesarean section than from a vaginal birth.
