A cesarean section should only be performed when there are medical indications, as this procedure involves a significant abdominal and uterine incision. Therefore, its risks are higher than those of a vaginal birth.
Some possible complications of cesarean delivery include hemorrhages, pain, puerperal fever, and infections at the incision site. In addition, there is a higher risk of complications in subsequent pregnancies.
Read the full article on: What Is a C-Section? – Definition & Indications ( 80).
By Rafael Collazos Robles M.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 09/10/2025
