Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The C-Section VBAC Debate

Health

Lessons at Indian Hospital About Births
By DENISE GRADY
Published: March 6, 2010

A small, underfunded hospital in Arizona, with about 500 births a year, is outperforming richer institutions when it comes to keeping Caesarean rates down. Click here to read the full story.
 
This is a great article with another view on the c-section (Caesarean birth) and VBAC debate.  This is an issue that is going to continue getting more and more attention (hopefully) as many women are discovering how limited their options are currently because of a previous C-section birth.
 
Regardless of the reason(s) for the C-section women are now being told in increasing numbers they have no option but to have repeat C-sections for their future births.  I've also had clients who have been told they should limit their pregnancies (and therefore their C-sections) to 3 due to the impact on their bodies. 
 
What is your experience on this topic?  Weigh in with your thoughts and comments please!

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