Delivery, Obstetric
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Delivery of the FETUS and PLACENTA under the care of an obstetrician or a health worker. Obstetric deliveries may involve physical, psychological, medical, or surgical interventions. |
| Notes: |
"tokolysis": translate as "tocolysis" & index as TOCOLYSIS |
| Also Called: |
Delivery |
| Previously Indexed: |
Delivery (1972-2002),Pregnancy (1967-1971) |
Delivery, Obstetric Categories.
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Cesarean Section - Extraction of the fetus by means of abdominal hysterotomy. |
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Episiotomy - An incision of the posterior vaginal wall and a portion of the pudenda which enlarges the vaginal introitus to facilitate delivery and prevent lacerations. |
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Extraction, Obstetrical - Extraction of the fetus by means of obstetrical instruments. |
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Home Childbirth - Childbirth taking place in the home. |
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Labor, Induced - Artificially induced UTERINE CONTRACTION. Generally, LABOR, OBSTETRIC is induced with the intent to cause delivery of the fetus and termination of pregnancy. |
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Vaginal Birth after Cesarean - Delivery of an infant through the vagina in a female who has had a prior cesarean section. |
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Version, Fetal - The artificial alteration of the fetal position to facilitate birth. |
Delivery, Obstetric Definitions and Terms
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