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The Delivery

Anita is in the delivery room. After hours of labour, the doctor recommends a C-section for safety.

Anita, Vikram, Doctor, Nurses

Key words and phrases

deliverythe act of giving birthThe delivery went smoothly.
normal deliverychildbirth without surgeryThe doctor is hoping for a normal delivery.
C-sectiona surgical operation to deliver a babyShe had to undergo a C-section.
anaesthesiamedicine given to remove pain during a procedureShe was given anaesthesia before the surgery.
operation theatrethe room where surgery is performedShe was taken to the operation theatre at 4 a.m.
pushto press hard, as during childbirthThe nurse told her to push gently.
newborna baby who has just been bornThe newborn cried loudly, which is a healthy sign.
healthyin good physical conditionBoth mother and baby are healthy.
recoverythe process of returning to good healthHer recovery after the surgery is going well.
complicationan unexpected problem during a medical procedureThankfully, there were no complications.
labour painsthe pains a woman feels before and during childbirthHer labour pains started early in the morning.
contractionsthe tightening of the womb muscles during labourHer contractions were five minutes apart.
epiduralan injection given in the back to reduce labour painShe asked for an epidural to manage the pain.
umbilical cordthe cord connecting the baby to the mother before birthThe doctor carefully cut the umbilical cord.
placentathe organ that nourishes the baby in the wombThe placenta was delivered right after the baby.
incubatora special enclosed bed that keeps a newborn warm and safeThe premature baby was kept in an incubator.
vitalsimportant body measurements like heartbeat and blood pressureThe nurse checked Anita's vitals every hour.
IV dripa tube used to give fluids or medicine directly into a veinShe was given fluids through an IV drip.
dischargeofficial release of a patient from the hospitalThey expect discharge in two days.
birth weightthe weight of a baby at the time of birthThe baby's birth weight was three kilograms.

Useful sentences

Dialogue

DoctorThe baby's position isn't ideal for a normal delivery. I'd recommend a C-section.

VikramIs that safe for both of them, doctor?

DoctorYes, it's a common and safe procedure. We'll move her to the operation theatre now.

NurseMr. Vikram, congratulations! You have a healthy baby boy.

VikramThank you so much! Is my wife okay?

NurseShe's stable and resting. You can see them both in the recovery room shortly.

VikramWhat was his birth weight? He looks so small.

NurseHe weighed three kilograms — that's a perfectly healthy weight.

VikramIs she still on the IV drip? Will her vitals be checked regularly?

NurseYes, we'll monitor her vitals every hour until discharge.

Common mistakes

Quick quiz

1. A surgical operation to deliver a baby is called a ___.

2. Complete: "She ___ a C-section last night."

3. The room where surgery is performed is called the ___.

4. What is an "epidural" used for?

5. The tightening of the womb muscles during labour is called ___.

6. A baby's weight at the time of birth is called ___.

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