What to Expect in a C-Section   Risks; post-op  The Pitfalls of
Surgery Compared to a vaginal delivery, the risk for the mother
in a C-section is generally twice that of a vaginal birth for
bleeding, infection, and other complications. Having said that,
the overall risk of having a complication is one to three
percent.  The mother could also have injury to other organs,
including the bladder and intestines. In rare cases, the uterus
may continue to bleed despite conservative efforts to stop the
bleeding. In those situations, it's possible that a hysterectomy
might have to be performed. This would be done as a last resort
to save a woman's life. The decision is never taken lightly.
With any surgery, there is also the risk of scar tissue or
adhesions, which could cause pain later.  One of the obvious
risks for the baby is that the doctor could cut the baby's skin
with the scalpel. Because the baby's head or face is pressed
against the uterus, the doctor has to go very slowly and
carefully when incising the uter