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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 and hospital privileges.
- 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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February 28, 2008
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