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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

Cesarean Birth

A cesarean birth, C-section, is an abdominal operation performed to deliver a baby when a vaginal delivery is not possible or safe. During a cesarean, you’ll be given anesthesia (usually a spinal or epidural), and your doctor will make an incision in your abdomen and uterus to deliver the baby.

Newborn baby on mom's chest

Your doctor may recommend a scheduled cesarean if you develop pregnancy complications that could put you or the baby at risk. Women who’ve had previous cesareans may also plan to have another.

During labor, a variety of situations can occur that may require an unplanned cesarean, including:

  • Prolonged labor.
  • Abnormal positioning of the baby.
  • Umbilical cord problems.
  • Placenta problems.
  • Decreased oxygen to the baby.
  • High blood pressure, infection or other health problem.

When needed, our neonatal specialists attend high-risk deliveries and provide care to newborns immediately after birth.

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Doctors at Eden Medical Center

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Baotram Nguyen, M.D., FACOG

Baotram Nguyen, M.D., FACOG

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Beth L. Cowan, M.D.

Beth L. Cowan, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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20103 Lake Chabot Road

Castro Valley, CA 94546

(510) 537-1234

Eden Medical Center Birth Center

Eden Medical Center Birth Center

20103 Lake Chabot Road

Castro Valley, CA 94546

(510) 727-3046

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