Caesarean

Definition Caesarean

Caesarean: Caesarean section a sugical operation for delivering a baby through the abdominal wall: it should not be performed before the 28th week od gestation. It is carried out when there are risks to the baby from natural childbirth; for example if it is too large to pass throuth the birth canal or shows signs of lack of oxygen (anoxia); in a breech presentation that cannot be turned; or if the placenta obstructs the dangerous bleeding. It is also performed for the safety of the mother, for example in acote *toxaemia of pregnancy, failure to induce labour, or prolonged ineffectual labour.