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Keep in mind that no matter what type of birth you might prefer, the overall goal is to have a healthy baby and a healthy mother. Read educational books about Caesarean birth If desired, ask permission to have pictures and video taken of the birth. Learn as much as possible about the medication and anesthesia […] Read more
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Chinese Caesarean Section Rate 50%
There has been a considerable jump in Caesarean section rates from the 1990’s from 10% to more than 50% of women now delivering by Caesarean section. This is an observation by Assistant Professor Susan Hellerstein of Harvard Medical School. While patient preference may play a role here, Caesarean delivery appears to be encouraged as a […] Read more
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Caesarean Section and Future Fertility
An article published recently in human reproduction has confirmed that the effects of Caesarean section on future fertility are minimal. This study looked at over a million low risk first time mothers. As first time maternal age rises, risks with Caesarean section rises with it. It is reassuring that there appears to be little significant […] Read more
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Gestational Diabetes and Induction of Labour
Recent evidence suggests that inducing labour in women who have gestational diabetes where the baby is seen to be very large is of value. This means that the baby can be delivered before it gets too big. This reduces the risk of birth trauma and does not increase the Caesarean section rate. Read more