Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments with related expertise Obstetrics and Gynecology By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic About June 09, 2018 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Berghella V. Cesarean delivery: Preoperative planning and patient preparation. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 17, 2018. Nixon N, et al. Anesthesia for cesarean delivery. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 17, 2018. Berghella V. Cesarean delivery: Surgical technique. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 17, 2018. Berghella V. Cesarean delivery: Postoperative issues. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 17, 2018. Frequently asked questions. Labor, delivery, and postpartum care FAQ091. Postpartum depression. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Postpartum-Depression. Accessed May 18, 2018. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Obstetric Practice. Committee Opinion No. 736: Optimizing postpartum care. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2018;131:e140. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Obstetric Practice. Cesarean delivery on maternal request. Committee Opinion No. 559. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013;121:904. Reaffirmed 2017. Frequently asked questions. Labor, delivery, and postpartum care FAQ006. Cesarean birth (C-section). The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Cesarean-Birth-C-Section. Accessed May 17, 2018. Gabbe SG, et al., eds. Cesarean delivery. In: Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2017. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed May 18, 2018. Berens P. Overview of the postpartum period: Physiology, complications, and maternal care. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 18, 2018. Frequently asked questions. Labor, delivery, and postpartum care FAQ070. Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Vaginal-Birth-After-Cesarean-Delivery. Accessed May 18, 2018. AskMayoExpert. Cesarean delivery. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2018. Related Abdominal incisions used during C-sections Conjoined twins C-section recovery Fetal macrosomia Placenta Placenta accreta Placenta previa Placental abruption Preeclampsia Pregnancy and asthma Pregnancy and obesity Repeat C-sections Spina bifida Uterine incisions used during C-sections Vaginal seeding Video: Cesarean section Show more related content Products & Services Book: Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy C-sectionAboutDoctors & Departments PRC-20393643 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures C-section