Breech Birth Versus Caesarean Section
Caesarean section is the most common way to deliver a breech baby in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Like any major surgery, it involves risks. Maternal mortality is increased by a Caesarean section, but still remains a rare complication in developed countries. Third World statistics are dramatically different, and mortality is increased significantly. There is remote risk of injury to the mother's internal organs, injury to the baby, and severe hemorrhage requiring hysterectomy with resultant infertility.
One large study has confirmed that elective cesarean section has lower risk to the fetus and a slightly increased risk to the mother than planned vaginal delivery of the breech. However, elements of the methodology used have undergone some criticism.
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