C-section

Abdominal birth procedure

A C-section is a cesarean section—surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus, performed when vaginal delivery poses risks or by maternal choice: The doctor recommended a C-section due to the baby's position.

Also spelled c-section.

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VBAC

Vaginal birth post-cesarean

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method of delivery

C-sectionvaginal birth

Delivery through birth canal

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