Caesarean section or C-section is the surgery to deliver a baby. It is the next and only option if vaginal birth is impossible. Some mothers cringe at the thought, but when is C-section really necessary?

Maternal indications:

1. Heart problems. Your obstetrician may not want you to experience active labor to prevent your heart from getting overworked.

2. Abnormal labor. If labor is not progressing, C-section is the only way to deliver your baby.

Fetal indications:

1. Malpresentation. If your baby is presenting bottom or shoulder-first, a vaginal delivery may be impossible.

2. Distress. If the heartbeat slows down because of cord coil or infection, C-section will ensure a safer and faster delivery.