How to Use C-section in a Sentence

C-section

noun
  • Nearly one-third of births in the U.S. are by C-section.
    Elizabeth Cohen, STAT, 23 Feb. 2024
  • In 2021, about one-third of births in the United States were C-sections.
    Elsa Pearson Sites, STAT, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The patient, who was at high risk for bleeding, died the same day in March as her C-section, according to the state report.
    Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2023
  • The star also revealed the baby was born via C-section because of its position in the womb.
    Simrin Singh, CBS News, 5 July 2023
  • The book explains the benefits and risks of different types of childbirth, like home births, C-sections, and more.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 14 June 2023
  • Even during her C-section, the conflict was inescapable.
    Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 2 June 2023
  • Of course, Stone’s character also bears a C-section scar as well as a neck scar from when her head was cut open, which were made with the use of prosthetics.
    Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024
  • For this reason, C-section babies can also have a conehead if their head is pressed against the walls of the uterus or cervix prior to delivery.
    Maria Carter, Parents, 16 Nov. 2023
  • What about postpartum belts catered to those who underwent a C-section?
    Holly Pevzner, Parents, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Recovering from a C-section and having a new baby at home isn't easy.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 14 Aug. 2023
  • His wife successfully gave birth via C-section in the hospital back in 2018.
    Emma Colton, Fox News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Erica had scheduled a C-section that day, knowing Max would have a few days off after this game to support her and the new baby.
    Madeleine Janz, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023
  • But Patel said the fetus in the left uterus wasn’t dropping into Hatcher’s pelvis, so the doctor suggested a C-section.
    Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 26 Dec. 2023
  • An emergency C-section was performed on the victim, police said, and her baby was not injured by the gunfire.
    Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Her lawyers noted such risks as that 0.9 percent of women need hysterectomies after a third C-section.
    Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023
  • This occurs when the placenta blocks the cervix and Spelling was put on bed rest for four months as a result and delivered Finn via C-section in her 37th week of pregnancy.
    Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Instead, Manal's arrival by C-section came under air attacks a month after the war in Gaza began.
    Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The baby was delivered by a C-section, Harrington said.
    Hajar Harb, Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2024
  • The waistband lands right above your C-section scar to not irritate in case that’s of concern, and the high rise nicely applies a slight compression to help with tummy control.
    Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
  • And lastly, the patient has to be involved in making any decisions about their care, like whether a C-section is appropriate.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024
  • Duggar’s 70-hour labor, which resulted in a C-section and the birth of her first child, Israel, was featured in a two-hour special that garnered 3 million viewers.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Those risks include hypertension, diabetes, pre-term birth, and the need for a C-section, says Dr. Amato.
    Paige Stables, Allure, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Felix underwent an emergency C-section, which may have saved her life.
    Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 13 June 2023
  • Before that, Adam shared an Instagram Story of his own, featuring two tiny footprints and a big update for fans on the delivery via C-section.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
  • They were delivered via C-section and doctors found that Sharnetta had a ruptured abscess.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Samya Gill, an eight-month pregnant model and businesswoman, gave birth by C-section to her daughter within hours of being shot Thursday.
    Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023
  • In 2003, Carr tried to deliver the baby of a Pennsylvania mother who had previously had a C-section.
    Amy Brittain, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The complaint further states that Means endured three hemorrhage episodes before giving birth to her son by emergency C-section.
    Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • After the C-section, St. Julian did not tell Ross that her baby had been decapitated, according to the lawsuit.
    Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Key Takeaway C-section infections, while rare, can occur.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 14 Jan. 2024

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