Complications of caesarean delivery are problems that occur during or after the operation. Most women aren't affected. The possible complications of any operation include: an unexpected reaction to the anaesthetic, excessive bleeding or the development of a blood clot usually in a deep vein in your leg (deep vein thrombosis(DVT)). Specific complications of caesarean delivery include: an infection in your womb, urinary system or the wound itself, injury to a nearby organ e. g. your bladder or bowel-this is more likely if you have had surgery before, a small cut to your baby from when the surgeon enters the womb. Possible complications in future pregnancies include: a slightly increased risk of a stillbirth. Your midwife or surgeon can give you more information about these complications.
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