Althalus Posted April 8, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2004 A woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy after performing a Caesarean on herself with a kitchen knife. It is thought to be the first known case of a self-inflicted Caesarean in which both the mother and baby survived. The unidentified 40-year-old, lived in a rural area of Mexico without electricity or running water, and eight hours from the nearest hospital. The International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics reported the case. The woman performed the operation when she could not deliver the baby naturally, having lost a previous baby due to labour complications. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*MoG* Posted April 8, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 8, 2004 That poor woman. I had my baby by caesarean and it is very painful, but I could never have done it to myself. I'm really glad that mum & baby survived, but that woman was very brave to do what she did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC09 Posted April 8, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 8, 2004 She did it herself? Owwies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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