Resources

UPMC Materials

• UPMC Patient Education: Pregnancy and Childbirth fact sheets

Watch a video of a cesarean section
The information provided here is intended to offer a general idea of what to expect when you undergo a particular procedure. Some details have been intentionally omitted to make the animation more accessible. Specific details, including length of the procedure, duration of the hospital stay, and the surgical techniques used can vary based on the severity of your condition, your doctor's experience, the hospital's protocol, and other factors. Be sure to thoroughly discuss the details of your procedure with your doctor beforehand.

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Other Websites to Visit

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  http://www.acog.org/
  
  
• March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
  www.marchofdimes.com
  
  
• Childbirth.org
  http://www.childbirth.org/section/section.html
  
  
• International Cesarean Awareness Network
  http://www.ican-online.org

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