Factors Contributing to High Cesarean Rate
The United States’ cesarean birth rate skyrocketed from 4.5 percent in 1965 to a high of over 24 percent in 1988. This has decreased slightly to the rate of approximately 21 percent in 1995....
Category: Cesarean Birth
Indications for Cesarean Birth
Cesarean deliveries are performed for many reasons. Because opinions vary concerning these reasons, you might want to get a second opinion if you are told that you need a c-section. Over one-third of the...
Family-Centered Cesarean Birth
A cesarean section is more than an operation. It is the birth of a baby. The way a father and mother feel about their childbirth experience may affect their ability to bond with their...