The fetus of a patient who is 30 weeks pregnant is failing to thrive in utero. The health care provider wants to deliver the fetus through cesarean birth today. The patient asks why this approach is preferred over a vaginal delivery. What should the nurse respond to the patient?

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A cesarean delivery may be advantageous for a preterm birth to avoid pressure on the fetal head. A cesarean birth does not reduce the amount of postpartum pain. The health care provider does not want to use a cesarean birth because it is more convenient. A cesarean birth does not necessarily allow the placenta to deliver easier.

The Fetus of a Patient Who Is 30 Weeks Pregnant