1. A childbirth that is assisted or performed through surgical intervention, most commonly cesarean section
The doctor recommended a surgical delivery due to complications during pregnancy.
O médico recomendou um parto cirúrgico devido a complicações durante a gravidez.
2. Any operative procedure used to facilitate the delivery of a baby when vaginal delivery is not possible or safe
Surgical delivery became necessary when the baby was in breach position.
O parto cirúrgico tornou-se necessário quando o bebê estava em apresentação pélvica.