Things to consider when planning for a caesarean section

A caesarean delivery might be opted for in cases of medical emergencies or certain health issues, or if the mother prefers it to a vaginal delivery. — AFP

Some children enter the world by caesarean section, i.e. not through their mother’s vagina, but through incisions made in her abdomen and uterus.

This may be due to an emergency or deemed safer for medical reasons, or it may simply be the mother’s preference.