Only some family practitioners have clinical privileges to perform C-section deliveries. Though some C-sections are planned ahead of time, sudden complications occasionally arise during childbirth which may all but require a C-section. For example, if the baby is showing signs of decreased oxygen levels or abnormal heart activity during the delivery, a C-section allows the baby to be delivered much faster than if done vaginally. There are risks to a C-section delivery as well. These include occasional breathing complications for the baby, negative reactions to the anesthesia by the mother's body or an accidental surgical injury to a nearby organ during the procedure.
Is a family practitioner able to perform a caesarean section delivery?
Only some family practitioners have clinical privileges to perform C-section deliveries. Though some C-sections are planned ahead of time, sudden complications occasionally arise during childbirth which may all but require a C-section. For example, if the baby is showing signs of decreased oxygen levels or abnormal heart activity during the delivery, a C-section allows the baby to be delivered much faster than if done vaginally. There are risks to a C-section delivery as well. These include occasional breathing complications for the baby, negative reactions to the anesthesia by the mother's body or an accidental surgical injury to a nearby organ during the procedure.