Dr. McKenzie decides to perform a Caesarean section in order to avoid potential harm to a baby during birth. She is most likely concerned about the mother's:
A) outbreak of genital herpes.
B) cigarette smoking just before the onset of labour.
C) consumption of more than two alcoholic drinks per day.
D) exposure to lead during the last weeks of pregnancy.

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A Caesarean section may be performed to avoid transmitting genital herpes to the baby during vaginal delivery, as the virus can cause serious infections in newborns.

Dr McKenzie Decides to Perform a Caesarean Section in Order