{"id":7055,"date":"2022-01-21T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/?p=7055"},"modified":"2022-01-21T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T14:00:00","slug":"pregnant-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-c-sections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hancockhealth.apgar.digital\/es\/2022\/01\/pregnant-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-c-sections\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnant? Here\u2019s What You Need to Know About C-sections."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pregnant? Here\u2019s What You Need to Know About C-sections.<\/h1>\n\n
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When you\u2019re pregnant, it\u2019s impossible not to think about the day you\u2019ll give birth. That\u2019s for good reason: While childbirth is one of life\u2019s most joyful experiences, it\u2019s also tough on you\u2014physically and emotionally.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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It can get even more complicated if you find out you\u2019re likely to have a cesarean delivery. While C-sections are considered safe, the realization that you won\u2019t be having your baby vaginally\u2014the way you probably thought you would\u2014can be nerve-racking.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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But it might help to know that C-sections are common\u2014about 30<\/a>% of the babies born in America are delivered by C-section\u2014and there\u2019s a variety of reasons that having a cesarean section might be better for you and your new baby.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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C-sections are sometimes planned beforehand, but frequently the decision about the procedure occurs during labor when a woman\u2019s cervix isn\u2019t opening enough for a vaginal birth, even with the help of contractions.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Other reasons doctors recommend C-sections include:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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