Sentences with phrase «necessitated caesarean section»

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Many women are having their babies older, necessitating more Caesarean sections for high - risk pregnancies.

The seven Frustaci babies were delivered by caesarean section after 28 weeks of gestation and weighed from 1 to 1 1/2 pounds each, necessitating life - support equipment.

Severe conformational changes have necessitated a high rate of artificial insemination and Caesarean sections and litter sizes tend to be small.5, 9 The breed ranks second in congenital disease and associated puppy mortality [5], due mainly to birth defects such as flat chests with splayed legs; anasarca (water babies) and cleft palate [6].10, 11 Although some English bulldogs enjoy reasonable health, their longevity is definitely affected by the degree of conformational change and inbreeding, which is reflected by lifespan estimates ranging from 3.2 to 11.3 years with a median of 8.4 years [7].