Too many babies and mothers in South Africa give birth by cesarean, which can be risky.

Published Date: 08 May 2024

The mother and child's lives can be saved by a cesarean section, which is a crucial surgical procedure. Cesarean sections are necessary in cases of complicated labor, such as protracted or obstructed labor, or in cases where the infant is in distress.

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