C-Section Doctor Cuts Newborn's Face, Blames Baby

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A newborn ended up with a scar on her face after the doctor who performed a Caesarean delivery had sliced her cheek.

Who is at fault?

Darya Kadochnikova, a mother from Russia, 19 years old, had planned for a natural birth. However, her doctor suggested that she undergo C-section surgery. The doctor suggested the procedure due to her baby shifting its position in the womb.

According to an article from Daily Mail, the teenage mother was given anesthetic after an epidural procedure did not effectively numb the pain caused by the incision.

After waking up, the mother was shaken to find that a deep cut was on her baby's face.

Pictures soon circulated social media that revealed the cut made on her daughter's cheek. The cut was beside her nose and below her right eye.

According to Russian reporters, the teenage mother was told by her doctors that her baby should not have moved a during delivery.

After the C-section delivery, the mother came down with a high fever. 

She was given antibiotics to treat her fever. However, she was reported to still breastfed her newborn daughter. 

Need for a C-Section Delivery

According to an article from Kids Health, there are many reasons why doctors suggest C-sections to mothers. One of the main reasons is the higher risks associated with vaginal births.

When a baby is in a position in the womb that is feet-first or sideways, a doctor may suggest a C-section delivery of the baby. However, there are some instances where there is still enough time for the baby to be turned to make vaginal delivery possible. 

When a baby has birth defects such as hydrocephalus, the doctor may also suggest delivering the baby through a C-section.

Also when the mother has problems with the baby's placenta, the doctor may suggest that the mother undergo C-section.

And when the mother has a disease or an illness that makes vaginal birth dangerous for her or her baby, the doctor may suggest that she undergo C-section.

For those mothers who are carrying more than one baby in the womb, doctors may suggest delivering the babies through C-section.

Risks of Caesarean Delivery

In modern times, C-section delivery is generally safe for both the mother and the baby. However, regardless of the technological advancements in this modern time, there is still a considerable risk for Caesarian delivery.

These risks are; excessive bleeding (which may later lead to the need for a blood transfusion), bacterial infection (mothers may be given antibiotics as a precautionary measure), injuries to the bladder, allergic reactions to medicines, blood clotting, death (rare), injury to the baby (as in the case of Darya Kadochnikova's baby).

The majority of the regional anesthetic used during a C-section does not affect the baby. However, when general anesthesia is used, the mother, as well as her baby, become sedated. 

One other possible temporary and short-term effect on the baby after C-section delivery is breathing difficulties. However, babies will typically breathe normal a day or two after the delivery.