Subdirectories of Caesarean:
Websites on Caesarean: Birthrites - Healing after Caesarean Inc. Information for women planning a caesarean section or a VBAC (vaginal birth after ceasarean). Caesarean Birth.Com A guide, a helpful resource, and a support center for those needing information and support on all aspects of Caesareans. CARES SA Caesarean Awareness Recovery Education Support - South Australia. A group of women who have birthed at least twice, and share their own difficult experiences of trying to achieve normal births after having VBAC. Cesarean Section Infections A study showing the risk of infections after a cesarean section in diabetic women who take insulin. Cytotec: Dangerous Experiment or Panacea? One midwife recounts experiences and calls for action. eMedicine Health - Cesarean Childbirth Consumer health resource center providing information on the risks and benefits of Cesarean delivery. Father's Grief Support Fathers come together to offer support of those who have experienced the loss of a child due to uterine rupture. Forced Labor Why are obstetricians speeding deliveries with an ulcer drug that endangers mothers and their babies? International Cesarean Awareness Network ICAN is a nonprofit organization that works to lower the rate of unnecessary cesareans, supports vaginal birth after cesarean VBAC), and encourages positive birthing through education and advocacy. Midwifery Today Discussion of the drug Misoprostol (Cytotec) and the possible relationship to uterine rupture and other complications. Mothersbliss An article about caesarean birth, with a description, a look at when it is required, the different types, post-op care and breast feeding after. Preparing for a C-Section Personal story, information, FAQ and links prepared by an emergency room RN. Staple Removal and Scar Photos Photos and information about cesarean scar and staple removal. Cesareans Increase Maternal Mortality French researchers found that cesarean delivery is associated with a three-fold increased risk of postpartum maternal death compared with vaginal delivery. [Requires free registration] (September 11, 2006) NPR : C-Section Births Gaining Popularity Record numbers of American mothers are opting to give birth through C-section, even when there is no clear medical need. The National Institutes of Health held a conference to determine the risks and benefits of a pre-planned Caesarean. [4:25 streaming audio broadcast] (March 30, 2006)
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