Question

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which of the following are common reasons a cesarean delivery might be performed?

• failure to progress through labor
• mother’s desire to avoid pain
• fetal distress
• baby is in breech position
• ease of delivery

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Explanation:

• "Failure to progress through labor" is a common reason as labor not advancing can make vaginal delivery risky.
• "Mother’s desire to avoid pain" is not a medical indication for cesarean; cesareans are for medical needs, not just pain avoidance.
• "Fetal distress" (like abnormal heart rate) requires urgent cesarean to protect the fetus.
• "Baby is in breech position" (buttocks or feet first) makes vaginal delivery risky, so cesarean is common.
• "Ease of delivery" is not a reason; cesarean is more complex than vaginal delivery.

Answer:

• failure to progress through labor
• fetal distress
• baby is in breech position