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What are the benefits of regional anesthesia for cesarean section?

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Allows the mother to be awake during the surgery, avoiding the risks of general anesthesia, and allowing early contact between mother and child.

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What are the drawbacks of regional anesthesia for cesarean section?
Some women experience a drop in blood pressure which can be countered with fluids and/or medications.
What is a cesarean section?
It is the surgical delivery of a baby through a mother's abdominal (belly) wall. If for some reason the baby can't deliver vaginally--pelvis too small, wrong position, placenta in the way (aka...
Why was a c section named Cesarean section?
Because Julius Caesar was the first person in history to be born through this process. But back in those days, the mother did not survive the process
What is a cesarean section also called?
A c-section
What is the origin of the term cesarean section?
Excerpted from Wikipedia ~ "Etymology : There are three theories about the origin of the name: The name for the procedure is said to derive from a Roman legal code called "Lex Caesarea", which...