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obstetrical delivery

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Noun1.obstetrical delivery - the act of delivering a child
delivery
human action, human activity, act, deed - something that people do or cause to happen
breech birth, breech delivery, breech presentation - delivery of an infant whose feet or buttocks appear first
abdominal delivery, C-section, caesarean, caesarean delivery, caesarean section, caesarian, caesarian delivery, caesarian section, cesarean, cesarean delivery, cesarean section, cesarian, cesarian section - the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
forceps delivery - delivery in which forceps are inserted through the vagina and used to grasp the head of the fetus and pull it through the birth canal; since the forceps can injure the fetus this procedure has generally given way to cesarean deliveries
midwifery - assisting women at childbirth
accouchement, childbearing, childbirth, vaginal birth - the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child
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This new text explains how to use medical records to understand charts, standard procedures used to deliver medical care in hospitals, common medical concepts, roles and responsibilities of hospital personnel, and records of pregnancy and obstetrical delivery.
Medical Records for Attorneys by Florida Bar Journal
For instance, if one group of providers offers a globally priced obstetrical delivery at $4,800 but whose facilities are not quite as convenient as she would like, she may opt for another obstetrical provider closer to home, even though the global price is $5,150.
Towards a choice-based model of managed care. (Part 2: Global Theory ... by Emery, Douglas W. / Physician Executive
15, 1995--Northern Westchester Hospital Center today announced that in those instances where a hospital stay for routine obstetrical delivery has been limited to one day, the Hospital will offer mothers and babies the opportunity to stay a second day with no additional payment.
NWHC has announced that mother and baby can stay an additional day ... by Business Wire
 
 
 
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