After all, for most of us, the thought of pushing a baby through a centimeters-wide opening is at least daunting, if not downright terrifying. And, the fact is, a C-section is so routine these days that many regard it as simply an alternative to vaginal delivery, not major abdominal surgery.
A wetland is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such that it takes on the characteristics of a distinct ecosystem.
As summarized in Wetlands of Maryland (Tiner and Burke, 1995), wetlands are areas that hold water for significant periods during the year and are characterized by anaerobic (low oxygen) conditions favoring the growth of specific plant species and the formation of specific soil types.