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BIRTH BY CAESAREAN means a baby is delivered from the mother’s uterus through an incision of about 15 cm into the abdomen. It may be done electively for personal or medical reasons, or as an emergency when the safety of the mother or baby is questioned before or during labour. In some countries, elective c-sections for non-medical reasons are not allowed. A c-section may be performed under