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A cesarean section, or known as c-section, refers to a surgical procedure performed after
vaginal delivery

After the mother is anesthetized, the abdomen and the uterus will be cut open to expose
the baby.
C-section can be both planned beforehand and unplanned during emergency situation in
vaginal delivery

Language Expression

Modals and language expressions for stating arguments:
Ought to:
Water birth ought to be performed under the supervision of professional medical staff.
The pregnancy ought to be terminated immediately if it endangers the mother before 15 weeks.
Should:
 Doctor should not encourage women to continue their pregnancy when they have ectopic
pregnancy.
 The woman should prepare herself for emergency c-section due to several complications.
 Language expressions:
 It is better to plan for pregnancy before 35.
 It is important for women to do monthly check up during their pregnancy.
 I believe that c-section is the best treatment for preeclampsia.


Use modals and language expressions for stating arguments above to make statements about
pregnancy and birth.
Ought to be :
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________

Should :
4. ___________________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________________________________
Other expressions:
7. ___________________________________________________________________________

8. ___________________________________________________________________________
9. ___________________________________________________________________________
10. ___________________________________________________________________________

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