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During the End of Her Pregnancy,Betsy's Fetus Was in the Breech

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During the end of her pregnancy,Betsy's fetus was in the breech position,so the doctors decided to surgically remove the baby from the uterus.What type of birth did Betsy and her baby have?


Definitions:

Meconium Ileus

A blockage of the small intestines caused by thick, sticky meconium in newborn babies, often associated with cystic fibrosis.

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, leading to thick sticky mucus production, which causes respiratory and digestive problems.

Foul-Smelling Stools

A symptom often associated with gastrointestinal problems, where the stool exudes an unusually strong, bad odor, indicating possible infections or malabsorption issues.

Sweat Chloride Test

A diagnostic test used primarily to test for Cystic Fibrosis by measuring the amount of chloride in sweat.

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