protracted struggle

      By Priya Soma-Pillay, University of Pretoria and Andre Van Niekerk, University of Pretoria   A caesarean section is an important surgical intervention that can save the lives of mother and baby. Caesarean sections are essential in complicated labours such as prolonged or obstructed labour or if the baby is distressed. The World Health Organization says that while “every effort should be made to provide a caesarean section […]