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Cesarean Sections May Lead to Postnatal or Postpartum DepressionStudies show that c-sections increase the risk for postnatal or postpartum depression. Doctors say that a c-section is not merely a medical procedure, but is a psychological experience.
Cesarean Sections: Directions & Types of Uterine ScarsCesarean sections aren't done in one uniform manner. There are many different types of cesareans and scars that may result from a cesarean.
C-Section Recovery TipsRecovering from a cesarean varies greatly from woman to woman. Here are some tips to make the recovery period after a cesarean section easier.- New Cesarean Section Guidelines Seek to Re-Claim Vaginal Births: Are You Affected?C-Sections have increased from five percent to 31 percent between 1970 and 2007. "Regular" birth methodologies are being reinstated more, why?
When is a Cesarean Section Advisable Over a Vaginal Birth?Why a woman might choose a cesarean section over a vaginal birth, the reasons, risks and complications.
Why a Vaginal Birth is More Beneficial Than a C SectionAre you considering having a c-section? Never, ever, ever opt for a c-section because it will ruin your life,your body, and your confidence. I can vouch to this because I have had 3 c sections with my first 3 girls and 1 vaginal birth with my fourth girl.- Why Voluntary C-Section Places an Infant at Risk for LacerationsIf you are debating about a c-section, here is what you need to know about the risks for lacerations in your infant.
- How to Reduce Meningitis Risks During Cesarean SectionIf you are planning a c-section for your labor and delivery, here is what you need to know about meningitis risks and how to reduce them.
- Why the U.S. Cesarean Section Rate is IncreasingThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the cesarean section rate should not be higher than 15% in any country. We should be trying to lower our cesarean section rates, but instead they are climbing. Why is this happening?
Pregnancy Related Deaths in California TripleAccording to a new report, deaths directly related to pregnancy and childbirth have tripled in the last decade in California. Doctors warn that obesity and complications from cesarean sections are to blame.- Tips to Avoid an Unnecessary C-SectionSimple tips that any woman can use to lower her chances of having an unnecessary cesarean section.
- Elective Cesarean Sections: Dangers and RisksCesarean sections, or surgical deliveries, are sometimes performed at the request of the mother. However, elective cesarean sections carry many serious risks for both the mother and the baby.
- Pain Relief After a Cesarean SectionThere are many things that you can do to help prevent the pain from a cesarean section from overwhelming you. Proper pain relief after a cesarean section will assure that you are able to function as usual without being overwhelmed by misery.
- VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Having a Cesarean SectionDo's, Don'ts and maybe's of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean section.
- Surviving a Cesarean Section: Tips for Getting Out of BedThe pain is terrible, the healing is long and slow, and getting out of bed that first time can be a complete nightmare that you relive for days following the birth of your child.
- Voluntary C-Section: Risk for Subfertility, InfertilityIf you are planning a voluntary cesarean section, it is important to know what long-term risk factors may arise involving infertility or subfertility.
Why We Do Not Have True Reproductive Freedom - Taking Back Our BirthsAn examination of how our births are adversely affected by obstetricians and needless interventions.- Closure Options for Cesarean Section Wounds: Sutures (Stitches) or Staples?This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of using sutures or staples for cesarean wound closure and why knowing the options for wound closure should be explained to pregnant women.
Can Birth Affirmations Help Prevent Cesarean Section?Birth affirmations are quotes or sayings that you can repeat to yourself before and during birth in order to lift your spirits and give yourself encouragement. Using birth affirmations may be one way to prevent cesarean section.- Practicing Cesarean and the Respiratory Health of BabiesWhen doctors decide to perform a scheduled cesarean delivery when there is no medical reason can very harmful to the respiratory health of the baby because it increases the breathing problems of the newborn.
- When is it Necessary to Deliver a Baby by Cesarean Section?When is it necessary to deliver a baby by cesarean section? There are actually a number of answers to this question.
- Cesarean Sections: Increase in Procedure in the United StatesWhy the rate of Cesarean sections has gone up and what professionals are saying about it.
- Native American Women Reducing Incidence of Cesarean SectionThe following is an overview of the ways in which the Native American population has reduced the incidence of cesarean section among pregnant women.
- A Woman's Right to Choose: Cesarean SectionIn 1990 approximately 23 percent of all live births were by cesarean section. Many of these cesarean sections were performed because of a health risk to the mother or the baby, while others were performed because the mother wanted a choice.
- Should a Cesarean Section Be a Choice?The pros and cons of cesarean births along with a short look at the history of the operation.
- Answers for Laymen about the Cesarean SectionWhat to expect in a cesarean section.
- What to Know About Cesarean Section Birth PlansWhen planning a c-section, your doctor and hospital have made most of the decisions for you. However, there are still many choices you can make, to create the birth experience you desire.
- Cesarean Section Recovery TipsA list of things you can do to speed healing and make yourself more comfortable after a cesarean section birth.
- A Patient's Right: Repeat Cesarean Section by ChoiceOne woman's story of opting for a repeat c-section vs. a VBAC delivery.
- What Plus Sized Woman Should Expect After a Cesarean SectionI may not be a nurse, midwife or doctor for that matter but I am significantly overweight and I have had a C section.
Cesarean Sections: The Easy Way Out?Are moms turning a life-saving surgical procedure into a convenient "out"? Or perhaps the medical community is running scared, needing to keep the malpractice suits away? Find out just where the line is being drawn.
Steps to Cesarean Section SurvivalIf you would like suggestions on how to deal with the after effects of a c-section, read on! This helpful guide is sure to help!
Preparing for a Cesarean SectionHaving a cesarean section for the birth of your baby is different from having a vaginal birth. If you know in advance that you will need a c-section, read this article to learn how to prepare.- Obesity and Cesarean SectionsCesarean section delivery rates have rose sharply in the past twelve years. One reason may be the increase in obesity in women.
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