C Sections are usually planned, although sometimes a medical condition or complication can result in an emergency C Section, which is any C Section that is not planned. So what is an emergency C Section? Basically this term is used whenever the C Section is not planned in advance.
Common Reasons for an Emergency C Section
- Placenta previa can cause maternal hemorrhaging is often results in an emergency C Section.* Section and may occur if the mother’s blood pressure drops quickly.
- Umbilical cord prolapse occurs when the cord prolapses out of the vagina and cuts off the baby’s circulation.
- Baby’s heart rate shows signs of distress. This is the most common reason for an emergency