A woman died while the condition of five others deteriorated due to complications following caesarean deliveries at a government medical college and hospital in Rajasthan’s Kota. Considered very safe and life-saving when medically necessary, what are chances of complications with this procedure? “While complications can happen, most C-sections are completed safely. The risks are usually lower when the surgery is done in a well-equipped hospital with experienced doctors, trained nurses, proper hygiene and emergency support systems. Early recognition of warning signs such as fever, severe pain, breathing difficulty, excessive bleeding or swelling is very important because timely treatment can save lives,” says Dr Preeti Rastogi, Director & HOD, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medanta, Gurugram.…