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Is natural childbirth permissible for a pregnant wife if there is a danger to the fetus's life, and is it permissible to compel the wife to undergo a C-section despite her disapproval?

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A Cesarean section is not necessary if a natural birth is possible without danger to the mother or fetus, due to the risks involved in a C-section. However, if two trustworthy doctors state that a natural birth poses a definite danger to the fetus, such as an ectopic pregnancy, then a Cesarean section becomes obligatory to preserve its life. If the danger does not lead to death, then a Cesarean section is permissible but not obligatory. Doctors must exert every effort to ensure the safety of the mother and her fetus, and they should not resort to surgery unless other means are unfeasible.

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