Elena and Pablo had planned to have their first child with a minimum of medical intervention. However, when the fetal monitor revealed that their child was in distress, their obstetrician recommended a(n) __________ delivery.

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A cesarean delivery is one in which the baby is surgically removed from the uterus rather than traveling through the birth canal. For Elena and Pablo, a cesarean delivery would be less stressful for the baby.

Elena and Pablo Had Planned to Have Their First Child