| Numbers | Reasons to Have a C-Section | Problems That Can Occur |
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32%
What percent of women have cesarean sections?
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Breech or transverse
Name a way in which the presentation of the baby would result in a c-section
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The woman will now have an incisional scar that they may believe to alter their appearance. This may cause woman to feel self-conscious or feel a loss of self-esteem.
Why might one struggle with their self-esteem/image after a c-section?
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500-1,000 mL
What is the average amount of blood loss during a cesarean section?
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When the placenta is partially or completely covering the opening of the cervix
What is placenta previa?
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Encourage the woman to ambulate as soon as possible
How can you decrease the risk of a thromboembolic incident from occurring?
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More than 1,000 mL
If a hemorrhage occurs, how much blood is lost?
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When the placenta is deeply attached to the uterine wall
What is placenta accreta?
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This occurs to the baby shortly after birth. This is when the baby has more rapid and labored breathing because of fluid that is left in the lungs. (In a vaginally birth, this is rarely seen because the pressure caused by passing through the birth canal c
What is transient tachypnea?
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