YOUR NEWBORN
Head To Toe Everything You Want to Know About Your Baby's Health Through the First Year
Chapter One
Types of Delivery: Vaginal Versus Cesarean Section
Babies are delivered one of two ways: vaginally or by cesarean section. In
vaginal deliveries, most babies are pushed through the birth canal. But
sometimes, despite vigorous pushing by the mother, the baby just can't get out
on his own. In these cases, aids such as forceps or vacuums can be used.
In a cesarean section (also called a C-section), the uterus is cut open so the
doctor can pull the baby out of the womb. Some C-sections are planned in
advance, but other times they happen emergently.
Depending on the type of delivery, a baby may be faced with a variety of
challenges. This chapter covers the delivery experience from the baby's point of
view, explaining how your baby may be affected by different delivery techniques.
VAGINAL DELIVERY
Vaginal deliveries aren't always just about pushing the baby out. If the baby is
stuck in the birth canal, then obstetricians hav ... read full excerpt from: Your Newborn: Head to Toe - Everything You Want to Know About Your Baby's Health Through the First Year ebook
