Previous Caesarean Sections

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The number of previous caesarean sections performed on the woman.

A caesarean section is an operation to deliver a baby. It involves making a cut in the front wall of a woman’s abdomen and womb. The operation can be a planned (elective) procedure – when a medical need for the operation becomes apparent during pregnancy or if it’s requested by the mother in advance.

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