Caesarean Section
 Caesarean section births, also known as c-sections, are used to
surgically remove a baby from a mother’s uterus, bypassing the birth
canal. There are a number of reasons why an obstetrician may order a
c-section birth, either for concern of the mother or baby’s health, or
complications of vaginal delivery. Some of the most common reasons for
c-section births include breech presentation, a multiple birth,
difficulty during labor and complications of the placenta.
A mother may or may not be awake during a caesarean birth, depending
on the nature of pain management used during the procedure. Either a
transverse or vertical incision will be made into the uterine wall, out
of which the obstetrician will deliver the baby and placenta. The
incision is then repaired, and a hospital day of approximately three
days will follow.
Women who undergo caesarean section births may be at risk for
complications of the procedure, such as infection of the surgical site
and blood clots. Obstetrical care will continue in the weeks following a
c-section to monitor recovery and manage any complications that may
arise from the procedure.
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Dr. Han’s practice deals with a large spectrum
of women’s health related issues from preventive yearly checkups to obstetrics and gynecological
management. She is fluent in both
English and Korean languages.
