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Pidyon HaBen for a Baby Born via Caesarean Section

Question

A baby born via Caesarean section, should a Pidyon HaBen be performed for him?

Answer

A Pidyon HaBen is not performed.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 305.

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