Caesarean delivery

Definition

The delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.

Category: Caesarean + NOUN

The doctor recommended a Caesarean delivery due to the baby's position.

My first child was born via a Caesarean delivery.

She is scheduled for a planned Caesarean delivery next Tuesday.

If complications arise, an emergency Caesarean delivery may be necessary.

Recovering from a Caesarean delivery can take several weeks.

The rate of Caesarean delivery has increased significantly in recent decades.

The decision for a Caesarean delivery was made after many hours of labor.

What are the risks associated with a Caesarean delivery?

The obstetrician performed a successful Caesarean delivery this morning.

A Caesarean delivery is a major abdominal surgery, unlike a vaginal birth.