| MOST COMMON REASONS FOR HAVING A CESAREAN | |
|---|---|
| Reason | Explication |
| Labour is not progressing normally |
Even though the contractions are strong and regular, the cervix has not dilated for several hours, or the baby is not positioned in order to come out. |
| The baby's heart rate | Changes in the heart rate show that the baby is having difficulties or becoming tired. |
| The placenta | The placenta is bleeding or coming away from the wall of the uterus. |
| The baby's position | The baby is in a position that makes vaginal birth difficult as in a breech birth. |
| Mother has health problems | The mother has a health problem like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or active herpes. |
