<unk>  (AE<unk>  refers to a caesarean<unk>  (CS) that is done on a pregnant woman who is not in labor, either on the basis of an obstetrical or medical indication or at the request of the pregnant patient. The<unk>  CS is therefore also a "planned CS". In contrast, a CS done during labor by necessity is termed an emergency caesarean<unk> .
Elective caesarean section
Caesarean section
Tubal ligation
Cervical cerclage
Natural childbirth
Fetal surgery
Episiotomy
Dilation and curettage