Obstetric Operative Terms

Question 1

cesarean section (C-section)

Answer 1

surgical delivery of a baby via an incision through the abdomen and into the uterus

Question 2

dilation and evacuation (D&E)

Answer 2

dilation of the cervix and removal of the products of conception

Question 3

episiotomy

Answer 3

incision off the perineum to facilitate delivery of a baby