c-section
There’s no avoiding it. Pregnancy permanently changes you. Some women come through pregnancy with smooth bellies and unmarked skin but most of us have a few souvenirs like stretch marks, ... READ MORE
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Electronic Fetal Heart monitoring (EFM) is the most common obstetric procedure performed in the United States. Intended to determine the baby’s well-being during labor, it’s now a routine ... READ MORE
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A couple weeks ago I asked readers if the rising c-section rate bothered you or if y’all were OK with the way things are going. I also asked what you’d be willing to do to bring the ... READ MORE
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America spends a larger percentage of its gross domestic product on health care than any other industrialized nation, yet its citizens aren’t healthier for it. This is especially true when ... READ MORE
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It’s my annual “the c-section rate is still climbing” blog and once again, we’re breaking records. The data for 2007 (most current data available) was published last week by the Centers for ... READ MORE
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Despite enormous efforts by health experts to promote the benefits of natural childbirth, the rate of Cesarean sections continues to soar, The New York Times reports.The Centers for Disease ... READ MORE
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“After my emergency Cesarean section, I was shell-shocked that I wasn’t pregnant anymore.” Jennifer O’Brien, East Greenbush, N.Y.My first delivery, which was vaginal, went well. Overall, my ... READ MORE
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When I hear women debate whether it’s better to have a vaginal birth or a Cesarean section, I’m able to offer a rare perspective: I experienced both—in the same delivery. I popped out my ... READ MORE
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The Today Show ran a segment Tuesday morning about a scheduled c-section, live from the operating room. First time parents allowed a film crew and Dr. Nancy Snyderman, chief medical editor ... READ MORE
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The percentage of babies delivered by Cesarean in the United States has increased for each of the past 10 years. And it's a trend that shows no signs of slowing: In 2005, more than 30 percent ... READ MORE
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