What are some of the reasons for a cesarean delivery?
Fetal Distress: While being monitored, the baby may show signs of distress. It may be because the umbilical cord is compressed, or not enough blood is flowing from the placenta to the baby. Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD): If the baby’s head is poorly positioned or too large, the baby is unable to fit into the birth canal. Failure to Progress: The cervix does not dilate completely. Therefore, the baby is unable to descend into the birth canal. Multiple Pregnancy: When there are two or more babies, the babies may be born too early or not in good positions in the uterus so a cesarean birth may be needed. Breech or Transverse Lie: This refers to the position of the baby in the uterus. If the baby is breech, with feet or buttocks descending first, or the baby is lying sideways (transverse) a cesarean is needed. Bleeding: A problem with the placenta may cause excessive bleeding. Placenta previa is a condition in which the placenta is below the baby and covers all or part of the cervix. Th
