caesarean

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A caesarean section, or C-section, is a cut through the mother's tummy and womb.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"We also need to recognise the potential impact of rising fear among women, families and staff, which may lead more to choose or to recommend caesarean birth," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Nurses raced around Chloe, prepping the Oakland mother-to-be for a caesarean.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

She checks in on the niece who just had the caesarean.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times