caesarians

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Caesarians

Definition

Caesarians refer to a medical procedure known as a Caesarean section, where a baby is delivered surgically through an incision made in the mother's abdomen and uterus. It is typically performed when a vaginal delivery is not possible or deemed unsafe.

Examples

After several hours of labor and no progress, the doctor decided to perform an emergency caesarian.
Due to complications during pregnancy, Sarah had to schedule a planned caesarian to ensure the safety of both her and the baby.
The hospital has seen an increase in the number of caesarians performed over the past decade.