When is it indicated to schedule a caesarean section?

There are some situations in which a vaginal delivery may pose certain risks to the mother or baby, and therefore in these cases a planned caesarean section may be performed. These situations include:

• Breech (breech) or transverse presentation of the baby.
• Multiple pregnancy.
• Placenta previa.
• Fibroids that may cause obstruction.
• Hydrocephalus in the baby.
• Maternal illnesses.

Similarly, a previous caesarean section may mean that the pregnant woman will again have a caesarean birth. However, vaginal delivery is possible after a caesarean section on certain occasions.