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Caesarean section
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caesarean section: see cesarean section cesarean section , delivery of an infant by surgical removal from the uterus through an abdominal incision. The operation is of ancient origin: indeed, the name derives from the legend that Julius Caesar was born in this fashion.
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Caesarean section
surgical incision through the abdominal and uterine walls in order to deliver a baby


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Obese women are at greater risk of complications including potentially fatal pre-eclampsia and haemorrhages or needing forceps or caesarian delivery.
Women, who have undergone a caesarian delivery, may find themselves afflicted by ileus or the condition in which the bowel movements are deferred for a short period.
Her waters broke naturally but the labour progressed so slowly that, more than 14 hours later, she was taken down to the operating theatre for a Caesarian delivery.
 
 
 
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