C-section Complications

C-sections are surgeries during which the baby is removed through an incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. C-sections are performed when a mother requests it or when the there are risks to the mother’s and the baby’s health if vaginal delivery is attempted.

Rates of mothers who die during c-sections are lower than mothers who give birth vaginally. However, there are still many risks that c-section candidates face.

C-section complications cause injuries that are painful, scary and costly to treat. For example, because your bowels are so close to where the c-section is performed, surgical instruments can damage them. This damage can be a laceration or burn caused by the instruments.

C-sections can also result in injury to the baby including infections, lacerations, fractures to the skull and bones, brain injury and death, as well as bleeding inside the mother’s body, a separation of the scar on the uterus because of previous c-section delivery, urinary tract infections, a blockage of bowel activity, an abnormal or painful scar and allergic reactions.

Other complications to the mother include:

organ damage
blood clots
nerve damage
lung or heart problems

C-sections are one of the most frequent surgeries performed in the U.S. Two out of every 10 deliveries are c-sections. Make sure to tell your doctor if you are diabetic, have heart, lung or kidney disease, have seizure disorders, have a sexually-transmitted disease, or have hepatitis. If so, you are more at risk for c-section complications. Smoking, obesity, and drug and alcohol use also increase your risks.

Decrease your risks by maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle, quitting smoking and any alcohol or drug consumption, and make sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have. Ask questions! Make sure your doctor knows about any concerns you have or issues you want addressed. If you do have injuries from a c-section complication, you may have a case of medical malpractice on your hands. Contact a personal injury lawyer immediately.

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C-section Complications C-sections are surgeries during which the baby is removed through an incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. C-sections are performed when a mother requests it or when the there are risks to the mother’s and the baby’s health if vaginal delivery is attempted. Rates of mothers who die during c-sections are lower than mothers who give birth vaginally. However, there are still many risks that c-section candidates face. C-section complications cause injuries that are painful, scary and costly to treat. For example, because your bowels are so close to where the c-section is performed, surgical instruments can damage them. This damage can be a laceration or burn caused by the instruments. C-sections can also result in injury to the baby including infections, lacerations, fractures to the skull and bones, brain injury and death, as well as bleeding inside the mother’s body, a separation of the scar on the uterus because of previous c-section delivery, urinary tract infections, a blockage of bowel activity, an abnormal or painful scar and allergic reactions. Other complications to the mother include: organ damage blood clots nerve damage lung or heart problems C-sections are one of the most frequent surgeries performed in the U.S. Two out of every 10 deliveries are c-sections. Make sure to tell your doctor if you are diabetic, have heart, lung or kidney disease, have seizure disorders, have a sexually-transmitted disease, or have hepatitis. If so, you are more at risk for c-section complications. Smoking, obesity, and drug and alcohol use also increase your risks. Decrease your risks by maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle, quitting smoking and any alcohol or drug consumption, and make sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have. Ask questions! Make sure your doctor knows about any concerns you have or issues you want addressed. If you do have injuries from a c-section complication, you may have a case of medical malpractice on your hands. Contact a personal injury lawyer immediately.