The spelling of "surgical delivery" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word "surgical" is pronounced /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "s" is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar fricative, the "u" is pronounced as a short vowel sound, and the "g" is pronounced as a voiced velar plosive. The word "delivery" is pronounced /dɪˈlɪvəri/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "d" is pronounced as a voiced dental fricative, the "e" is pronounced as a short vowel sound, and the "ry" is pronounced as a vowel and a consonant sound blend.
Surgical delivery, also known as a cesarean section or C-section, is a medical procedure in which a baby is born through a surgical incision made in the mother's abdomen and uterus. It is an alternative method of childbirth when vaginal delivery poses a risk to the mother or the baby's health or when complications arise during pregnancy or labor.
During a surgical delivery, the mother is given anesthesia, which can either be local or regional, to numb the lower part of her body. An obstetrician makes an incision in the abdomen and then the uterus to carefully remove the baby. After the baby is delivered, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, and the placenta is removed from the uterus. Incisions made during the procedure are then stitched back together, typically using dissolvable stitches.
This procedure may be performed for various reasons, including fetal distress, breech presentation (when the baby is positioned feet or buttocks first), multiple pregnancies, certain maternal medical conditions or complications, failure to progress in labor, or previous cesarean section. Though it is a safe procedure, like any surgery, there are potential risks and complications associated with surgical delivery, such as infection, bleeding, injury to the mother or baby, blood clots, or adverse reactions to anesthesia.
Surgical delivery is a valuable medical intervention that allows for the safe delivery of babies in situations where natural childbirth may not be possible or safe for either the mother or the baby.
The word "surgical" originates from the Middle English term "surgeon", which dates back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Anglo-Norman French word "serurgien" and the Old French term "cirurgien", both meaning "a surgeon". These French words can be traced back to the Late Latin term "chirurgia", which is derived from the Greek words "kheir" (hand) and "ergon" (work).
The word "delivery", in the context of childbirth, comes from the Old French term "delivrer", meaning "to set free, deliver". It can be traced back to the Latin term "dēlīberāre" which carries the similar meaning of "to free from restraint".
Therefore, the term "surgical delivery" combines the Latin and French origins.