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Bleeding After A C Section
Abdominal delivery; Abdominal birth; Cesarean section
Risks
A C-section is a safe procedure. The rate of serious complications is extremely low. However, certain risks are higher after C-section than after vaginal delivery. These include:
- Infection of the bladder or uterus
- Injury to the urinary tract
- Injury to the baby
A C-section may also cause problems in future pregnancies. This includes a higher risk for:
- Placenta previa
- Placenta growing...
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Placenta previa
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment depends on various factors: How much bleeding you had Whether the baby is developed enough to survive outside the uterus How... Read more »
Cesarean Section
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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