To aid the newborn Shelly's breathing,

A) she is slapped on the buttocks.
B) she is held upside down to expel mucus.
C) suction is used to remove mucus from her mouth.
D) she is given an episiotomy.

Suction

The act or process of creating a partial vacuum to draw fluid or objects towards a specific area, commonly used in medical and nursing care.

Newborn

Newborn refers to an infant from birth to about 2 months of age, during which rapid physical and neurological development occurs.

Buttocks

The two rounded portions of the anatomy, located on the posterior of the pelvic region in humans and many other primates.