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or caesarean section
as in natural childbirth
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Recent Examples of cesarean section
Suddenly, Jasmyn's condition worsened so doctors pivoted and performed a cesarean section, known as a C-Section, on Jan. 13, 2014.
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Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
Other nongenetic factors, such as premature birth or birth by cesarean section, maternal diabetes and exposure to air pollution or certain antiseizure drugs in utero have been shown to increase a person’s risk of autism in some studies.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2025
According to the zoo, Rozi (meaning rose in Swahili) was born in February via an emergency cesarean section to her mother, Siri, who resides at the same zoo.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Smith’s mother, April Newkirk, told NBC affiliate WXIA of Atlanta that the baby, named Chance, was born prematurely via emergency cesarean section.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 17 June 2025
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Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
Other nongenetic factors, such as premature birth or birth by cesarean section, maternal diabetes and exposure to air pollution or certain antiseizure drugs in utero have been shown to increase a person’s risk of autism in some studies.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2025
According to the zoo, Rozi (meaning rose in Swahili) was born in February via an emergency cesarean section to her mother, Siri, who resides at the same zoo.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Smith’s mother, April Newkirk, told NBC affiliate WXIA of Atlanta that the baby, named Chance, was born prematurely via emergency cesarean section.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cesarean section
Noun
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Ruggiero said all of Jackson’s hospitals are using wireless monitors so expecting moms who want natural childbirth can walk around.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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The generation that ushered in the birth control pill, natural childbirth, and free love really left us in the lurch for the third chapter of the story that begins with periods, includes babies, and ends with our ovaries closing up shop.—
Anne Fulenwider,
Flow Space,
6 Sep. 2024
Noun
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The actress became pregnant with their first child while filming season 3 of The Rookie, and instead of strategically concealing her pregnancy to play Angela, creator Alexi Hawley simply wrote it into Diaz's character's storyline.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Zinc plays a key role in immunity, cell growth, healing, and healthy development during childhood and pregnancy.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Cesarean section.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cesarean%20section. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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