Because the due date also called the expected delivery date, or EDD may be wrong. Your due date is 40 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period LMP. If you deliver on your due date, your baby is actually only about 38 weeks old — that's because your egg didn't become fertilized until about 2 weeks after the start of your last menstrual period.
Women who have irregular periods or first-trimester bleeding might be mistaken about when their last menstrual period was. An ultrasound can help to narrow it down, but the estimated date of conception could still be off by a couple of weeks. Babies born late pre-term are generally healthy but may have temporary problems such as jaundice , trouble feeding, problems with breathing, or trouble keeping an even body temperature.
It's important to be aware of the possible complications, particularly if you're considering having a caesarean for non-medical reasons. If you have a baby by caesarean, it does not necessarily mean that any babies you have in the future will also have to be delivered this way. Most women who have had a caesarean section can safely have a vaginal delivery for their next baby, known as vaginal birth after caesarean VBAC. But you may need some extra monitoring during labour just to make sure everything is progressing well.
For more information, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has a leaflet on birth options after previous caesarean section PDF, kb. Page last reviewed: 27 June Next review due: 27 June The cut is usually made across your tummy, just below your bikini line. Around 1 in 4 pregnant women in the UK has a caesarean birth. Why caesareans are carried out A caesarean may be recommended as a planned elective procedure or done in an emergency if it's thought a vaginal birth is too risky.
Planned caesareans are usually done from the 39th week of pregnancy. A caesarean may be carried out because: your baby is in the breech position feet first and your doctor or midwife has been unable to turn them by applying gentle pressure to your tummy, or you'd prefer they did not try this you have a low-lying placenta placenta praevia you have pregnancy-related high blood pressure pre-eclampsia you have certain infections, such as a first genital herpes infection occurring late in pregnancy or untreated HIV your baby is not getting enough oxygen and nutrients — sometimes this may mean the baby needs to be delivered immediately your labour is not progressing or there's excessive vaginal bleeding If there's time to plan the procedure, your midwife or doctor will discuss the benefits and risks of a caesarean compared with a vaginal birth.
Asking for a caesarean Some women choose to have a caesarean for non-medical reasons. What happens during a caesarean Most caesareans are carried out under spinal or epidural anaesthetic. Updated visitor guidelines. Top of the page. Topic Overview In the past 40 years, the rate of cesarean C-section deliveries has jumped from about 1 out of 20 births to about 1 out of 3 births.
What is a C-section? A C-section is the delivery of a baby through a cut incision in the mother's belly and uterus. These problems might include: Labor that slows or stops. High blood pressure or other problems for the mother. Signs of distress in the baby. These signs may include a very fast or slow heart rate. Why would a C-section be planned for personal reasons? Some women have personal reasons for wanting a C-section.
They may worry that their pain won't be controlled. They may be concerned that labor will cause pelvic floor problems, such as incontinence.
They may worry about vaginal tearing during delivery. They want to be sure that their own doctor delivers the baby, rather than an on-call doctor.
They may feel shy or embarrassed about people seeing them giving birth. It's important to talk openly and honestly with your doctor about your wishes and concerns. What are the risks of a C-section? The risks of C-section include: Infection of the incision or the uterus. Heavy blood loss.
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