A<unk>  (AE<unk> , or<unk> , is a form of childbirth in which a surgical incision is made through a mother's abdomen (laparotomy) and uterus (hysterotomy) to deliver one or more babies. It is usually performed when a vaginal delivery would put the baby's or mother's life or health at risk, although in recent times it has been also performed upon request for births that would otherwise have been normal.
Caesarean section
Natural childbirth
Elective caesarean section
Labor and Delivery
Fetal surgery
Tubal ligation
Episiotomy
Intrauterine device