Delivery
Delivery (medicine)
Delivery (pronounced: /dɪˈlɪvəri/) in the context of medicine, refers to the action of giving birth to a baby. It is the culmination of pregnancy, where one or more babies leave the uterus by passing through the vagina or by Caesarean section.
Etymology
The term "delivery" comes from the Old French delivrer, which means "to set free". In the medical context, it refers to the "setting free" of the baby from the womb.
Types of Delivery
There are two main types of delivery:
- Vaginal delivery - This is the most common form of childbirth. The baby is born through the birth canal. It is further divided into spontaneous delivery (where delivery happens naturally) and assisted delivery (where instruments like forceps or a vacuum are used).
- Caesarean section - Also known as C-section, this is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. It is usually performed when a vaginal delivery would put the baby or mother at risk.
Related Terms
- Labor - The process of childbirth, from the start of uterine contractions to delivery.
- Birth - The act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring.
- Midwife - A health professional who cares for mothers and newborns around childbirth, a specialization known as midwifery.
- Obstetrician - A doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system.
- Postpartum period - The period beginning immediately after the birth of a child and extending for about six weeks.
- Neonate - A newborn child, or a child who is less than 28 days old.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Delivery
- Wikipedia's article - Delivery
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