Babies in some breech positions with their bottom or feet coming first can be safely born vaginally. Babies in other positions, especially if their arm or shoulder are first, must be delivered by cesarean. If the placenta is attached low in the uterus, blocking the birth canal. If you are experiencing severe pregnancy complications. In some women, pregnancy can cause extremely high blood pressure that is not healthy for either mother or baby.
Diabetes can cause severe health problems in pregnancy.
Cesarean section may also be necessary if you have a serious infection or injury. Today, most incisions are horizontal, or across the uterus. This allows the muscles in the uterus to safely stretch for future childbirth. Many women give birth vaginally after a previous Cesarean section. If you have a Cesarean, your abdomen will be sore.