Caesarean section is a medical procedure that involves removing a baby (or fetuses) from a pregnant woman through an incision in the abdominal wall. The operation is performed when natural delivery is impossible, and the birth of a child is associated with the death of the woman in labor. The obstetric outcome is the most sparing for mother and child, but at the same time requires highly qualified medical care.
Elective caesarean section can be performed on women who are not in immediate danger to the life of the mother or fetus. Thus, at the beginning of the 20th century, women living in underdeveloped countries were subjected to this method of treatment; today it is included in the basic standards of care for infants.
Around the world, the main purpose of a caesarean section is to save the baby's life. Carrying out such an operation is the basis for considering the professional suitability of the specialist, his medical qualifications and strict quality control.