Delivery methods have changed a lot over the years. When technology wasn't so advanced there was only one method of childbirth, the vaginal and unmedicated one. However, in today's society there is more than one method of giving birth. In fact, there are three methods: unmedicated vaginal birth, medicated vaginal birth, and cesarean birth, also known as a cesarean. In caesarean section there is not much to prepare before the operation, except perhaps the procedure of the operation. Some things that will be discussed are: the process of cesarean birth, the reasons for this method of birth, and some reasons why this method of birth is used. Another question many women ask is whether or not they can give birth vaginally after a cesarean section, as well as the risks and benefits if not. Birth by cesarean section also has some advantages and disadvantages for both the mother and the baby; this will also be discussed in more depth a little later. Unlike vaginal birth, the process of a cesarean section is very different, but just as safe as vaginal birth (Taylor, 1). When delivering a baby using the cesarean method, you can use the anesthetic in two ways. The woman can be rendered unconscious using anesthetic, so she will sleep during the entire operation and her trainer may not be present. The other way to use the anesthetic would be an epidural or spinal block to temporarily numb the woman from the waist down. In this case the mother will be awake and her coach may be present to give her additional support. Once the anesthesia takes effect, an incision is made in the abdomen either horizontally or vertically, depending on the reason for the cesarean section. A vertical incision is made when the child is in difficulty and needs to get out as quickly as possible, when there is more time the horizontal incision is used. The baby is then lifted from the uterus and undergoes the APGAP procedure. The placenta is then removed and the mother's reproductive organs are examined before closing the incision (Taylor, 1). The cesarean delivery method can be voluntary or involuntary. When a cesarean section is chosen early, it is usually because the mother has a history of infection, which could be transmitted to the baby at the time of delivery through the birth canal; the mother looks serious... in the middle of the paper... like the others. The oldest source was the textbook Infants and Children. The other three sources came from the Internet and were written in 1996. Two of the articles were written by doctors and the other came from Lenox Hill Hospital's health information. I believe that extraordinary birth methods have changed and have alternative ways of proceeding, however, cesarean birth is basically the same procedure and cannot be changed in any way, meaning the information provided will essentially be the same. Cesarean delivery is not as complicated as many might think. The process is very safe and fast. It is most commonly used in emergency situations and when vaginal birth is not an option. When it is planned in advance it is in the best interests of the mother and baby. Vaginal birth after cesarean section is possible if the incision made is horizontal, but there are still risks to consider. There are advantages and disadvantages for the baby and the mother, this does not mean that the procedure is unsafe. The disadvantages are not life threatening and are minor issues that time will heal. After non-pharmacological vaginal birth, I believe that cesarean section is the best.