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C-section complications are unintended events that occur during the operation. Complications are rare but can include infection, bleeding, or injury to the mother or baby.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Pregnancy complications

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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Good morning Dr. I had a c-section 2012 and there were complications, im not sure what went wrong but I lost alot of blood. Ever that day I have pains?

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My friend recently had C-section done in her. In how many days can she be sure that there is no complication or infection caught?

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Asking wife. 30 F During c - section They nicked her bladder and now she has a hole. She has a cathider in hoping will heal. Doc says can take 6 weeks its been 4. If doesnt work then surgery.Will she live? He said maybe complications? Shes scared?

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How does the doctor know if the diagnosis is c-section complications?

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I have had 3 c-section deliveries. I have had no complications during any of my pregnancies, but only chose to go the c-section route. I am now again pregnant and would like to try normal birth. Would this be possible and safe to do?

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If I have loads of scar tissue and adhesions from 2 previous c-sections. What complications/risks would there be during the 3rd c-section ?

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My baby is 2 days old and has a very prominent ridge on his head- temple to temple- is this anything to be concerned about? I had a c-section. He was born at 38 weeks and 5 days and weighed 3.32 at birth no complications

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C-section scar, pain, complications 3 years after surgery, currently pregnant. Is this normal?

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Dears .. I'm 37 weeks gest. Age pregnant and my doctor suggests a c section next week ... will it be risky to the baby ot may have any complications?

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Hi, I am from India. If C-section is not done even after four weeks passing due date, can pregnant mother die of belly pain and severe complications?

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