Cesarean Section

Who to See

A cesarean section can be performed by a doctor with specialized training, such as:

• An obstetrician.
• A perinatologist (maternal-fetal medicine specialist).
• A family medicine doctor with cesarean section training.
• A surgeon.

If your pregnancy care provider doesn't perform cesareans and foresees a possible need for a cesarean, you will be referred to a cesarean-trained doctor ahead of time. Your family medicine doctor, certified nurse-midwife, or certified professional midwife can assist with the surgery and provide your follow-up care.

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Author:	Sandy Jocoy, RN	Last Updated: February 24, 2010
Medical Review:	Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine
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