I Was Shocked When I Found Out The Current Rate of C-Sections in the U.S. (708 hits)
Here is some pretty helpful information that might help you avoid an unnecessary C-Section from www.birthmattersva.org. Here is some great information from the site:
Did you know: The United States and Canada are the only highly industrialized Western countries in the world where normal, low - risk births are attended by obstetricians.
In Australia, the Netherlands, Great Britian, all Scandinavian countries, Germany, Ireland and many other countries, 75% of all births are assisted by trained midwives.
The rate of C-Sections has been rising steadily over the past several years. Many Doctors fear lawsuits. Increased fetal monitoring leaves a paper trail.
There are countries where the C-Section rate is not so high.Obstetricians in these countries serve as specialists who provide assistance for the 10 - 15% of the births in which there are serious complications.
"When obstetricians provide maternity care for healthy women, they often apply interventions that are appropriate for complicated pregnancies to all women." Ina May Gaskin, CPM
The World Health Organization suggests that about 10% of all pregnancies require a cesarean for the safety of mother and/or baby.
Every woman that I know that's had a baby in the last few years has had a c-section. I always wondered why.
Monday, September 22nd 2008 at 1:04AM
Chanda J
