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A planned caesarean section is one that is planned in advance, before labour begins. The reason is that there is a situation or condition that contraindicates vaginal delivery, because vaginal delivery could present risks to the mother or baby.
In any case, the benefits and risks of a planned caesarean section must be carefully weighed, as it is a major surgical procedure and is not without risk.
Read the full article on: Planned caesarean section, when is it indicated, and what are the risks? ( 45).
By Rubén Baltá I Arandes M.D. (gynecologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 07/26/2023
