Though they can be life-saving, growing research suggests that cesarian sections, or C-sections, are vastly overused in the United States, especially among first-time moms who are low-risk. At best, this can strip autonomy from new parents. At worst, it can cause irreversible infertility and complications that can result in death. C-sections are major abdominal surgeries with immediate and long-term risks, including infection, hemorrhage and future placenta problems.