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caesarean

[si-zair-ee-uhn] / sɪˈzɛər i ən /




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His wife was waiting to undergo a caesarean section at the ward, which serves patients on modest incomes, but was told that she had to take her baby and leave after the procedure.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

Huckaby-Budds said having paid parental leave was a crucial benefit as well, as she recovers from an unplanned caesarean section and her husband has limited parental leave.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Figures from other parts of the UK are not as up to date, but put emergency caesarean rates at 22% in Scotland, 20% in Wales and 16% in Northern Ireland.

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

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

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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