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Delivering by C-section

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You should have a C-section only if there are medical reasons for it. You may need to have a C-section if:

  • You've already had a C-section or other surgeries on your uterus.
  • Your baby is too big to pass safely through the vagina.
  • The baby is in a breech position (buttocks or feet first) or a transverse position (shoulder first). The best position for a baby is headfirst.
  • There are problems with the placenta (the organ that nourishes the baby in the womb). Placental problems can cause dangerous bleeding during vaginal birth.
  • Labor is too slow or stops.
  • You have umbilical cord prolapse (the umbilical cord slips into the vagina, where it could be squeezed or flattened during vaginal birth).
  • You have an infection like HIV or genital herpes.
  • You can pass some infections to your baby during vaginal birth.
  • The baby shows signs of stress during labor, such as having a slow heart rate.

Inducing labor is when a provider gives you medicine to make you start labor. Your labor should be induced only if there are medical reasons for it. Your provider may induce your labor if:

  • You are past your due date.
  • The baby's growth or movement has slowed a lot.
  • The placenta is no longer working correctly.
  • Amniotic fluid levels are low.
  • Your water breaks before labor is ready to start.
  • The baby is getting too big.
  • You have diabetes and have arrived at your due date.
  • You have severe preeclampsia or another illness that affects your health or the health of your baby.
  • The baby has Rh disease, which is caused by an incompatibility between your blood and the baby's blood.
You may have to pay for services that are not covered. You may also have to pay for services from providers not part of our network. If the services were an emergency, you don’t have to pay. If you need help, call Member Services.