NPR : C-Section Births Gaining Popularity
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Description: 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)
C-Section Births Gaining Popularity : NPR C-Section Births Gaining Popularity Caesarean deliveries are on the rise. Nearly three in 10 babies born in the United States are now delivered by C-section. Most are performed at the discretion of doctors. But, increasingly women are requesting elective Caesareans for non-medical reasons. Some mothers want the convenience of scheduling the delivery date. Others want to prevent damage to the pelvic floor in order to preserve sexual function and bladder control.
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