Primary cesarean section

What does "Primary cesarean section" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A primary cesarean section is a term used in medicine to describe the first time a woman has a cesarean section, which is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby. This is different from a vaginal birth. The term "primary" is used to distinguish this first cesarean delivery from any subsequent cesarean sections a woman may have with future pregnancies.

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