Caesarean Section

 Cesarean delivery (C-section) is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. A C-section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy complications or you've had a previous C-section and aren't considering a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) Roman law under Caesar decreed that all women who were so fated by childbirth must be cut open; hence, cesarean. Other possible Latin origins include the verb "caedare," meaning to cut, and the term "caesones" that was applied to infants born by postmortem operations. ... Purportedly the birth of Julius Caesa There are two types of caesarean section, which differ according to the direction of the incision on the abdomen. These are the classical cut and the bikini cut. The bikini cut is more popular because it heals and looks better, and causes less pain after surgery Some C-sections are performed without a medical reason, upon request by someone, usually the mother. ... An incision of about 15 cm (6 inches) is then typically made through the mother's lower abdomen. The uterus is then opened with a second incision and the baby delivered