Human Growth and Development / Unit 2 HGD 0209 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Vaginal and Cesarean Birth
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The idea
A cesarean delivers the baby through an incision in the abdomen and uterus, when vaginal birth is unsafe, such as a breech presentation.
In practice
A large fetus, a tangled cord, or a placenta covering the cervix leading to surgery.
Where people slip
Vaginal delivery near term is generally safest, with faster recovery. After a cesarean, a later vaginal birth is often possible.
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