Caesarean Section
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Mode of delivery doesn't affect later maternal stress
LA Times: Health &bull Dec 7, 2011
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Whether a woman gives birth by elective C-section or vaginal delivery may not affect her anxiety or stress levels afterward, suggests a new study that questions the idea of using C-sections just for the sake… Full Story »
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Poorly contracting uterus in diabetic women increases risk of caesarean birth, researchers find
Science Daily: Pregnancy and Childbirth News &bull Dec 6, 2011
In the past 10 years the prevalence of births complicated by diabetes has increased by approximately 50%. There has, however, been very little research undertaken to understand why only a quarter will have a normal vaginal delivery. Scientists at the University, working with the Liverpool Women's Hospital, studied more than 100 biopsies of the uterus from pregnant women with and without diabetes. They found that contractions in… Full Story »
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Childbirth Simulator Could Accurately Predict Birth Outcomes
Pregnancy Weekly Blog &bull Dec 2, 2011
Undergoing a c-section after hours upon hours of laboring can feel a bit disappointing, especially when you find out there was some kind of circumstance that made the c-section inevitable. A group of doctors believe they may have a way… Full Story »
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Teen Births Hit Record Low, C-Sections Down, CDC Reports For 2010
Pregnancy News & Obstetrics News from Medical News Today &bull Nov 21, 2011
Teen births in the US hit a record low in 2010, and for the first time in a decade, C-sections appear to be falling, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These revelations… Full Story »
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State Cesarean Rates 2010
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Nov 20, 2011
The cesarean section, or c-section, is the most common surgery in the United States. After rising for more than a decade, the 2010 data shows us a tiny, statistically insignificant, drop to an overall cesarean birth rate of 32.8% of… Full Story »
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Teen Birth Rate Is at Record Low
WebMD: Women: Pregnancy &bull Nov 17, 2011Reality TV shows such as 16 and Pregnant and high-profile teen moms have put teen motherhood in the media spotlight lately. Some public health experts worried that this could be glamorizing teen pregnancy and motherhood. In 2010, there were 34.3… Full Story »
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C-section rate falls for the first time in 15 years
Chicago Tribune &bull Nov 17, 2011
The steep and steady increase in Cesarean section childbirth finally may have peaked. Full Story »
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Lower birth rates for young women tied to economy (AP)
Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Nov 17, 2011
ATLANTA - Birth rates for the nation's youngest mothers hit new lows last year - further evidence that few forms of birth control are as effective as the economy. The national birth rate dropped for the third straight year, with declines for most ages and all races,… Full Story »
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Meet Tori Spelling's Daughter Hattie Margaret!
US Magazine Moms & Babies News &bull Nov 10, 2011
The couple welcomed their third child, Hattie Margaret, on October 10 -- six days before Spelling's scheduled C-section. "My water broke in the middle of the night!" Spelling, 38, tells the new issue of Us Weekly (out Friday). McDermott, 45,… Full Story »
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Number one priority for some Korean moms is "111111" (Reuters)
Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Nov 9, 2011
Reuters - Expecting mothers in South Korea have inundated hospitals with requests for a Caesarean section delivery on November 11 to secure the unique life-long identity number of "111111" for their children, media reported on Wednesday. Full Story »
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Does a c-section mean you show sooner in pregnancy?
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth Headlines &bull Nov 7, 2011
Lately there are several moms who have written me to say that they are showing way sooner than they expected in their pregnancies. So what's your take? Are these pregnant bellies more likely to show if mom has had a… Full Story »
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Seeking answers to treat the fear of childbirth
Science Daily: Pregnancy and Childbirth News &bull Oct 21, 2011
This fear is related to several serious conditions such as prolonged labour, a greater need for pain relief during labour and an increased risk of an emergency C-section. In some cases, the fear of childbirth is so serious that it can be classified as a specific phobia, such as a fear of dentists or a fear of heights, and leads to avoidance behaviour. In Oslo, 5-10 per cent of… Full Story »
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Happy 1st Birthday Gideon & Harper Burtka-Harris!
Celebrity Baby Scoop &bull Oct 13, 2011Name: Gideon Scott & Harper Grace Date of Birth: October 12, 2010 Parents: Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka Siblings: None Facts: Gideon and Harper were carried by a surrogate mother The were born via c-section Proud daddies David and… Full Story »
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Transfer of newborns to neonatal care unit: a registry based study in Northern Tanzania
BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth &bull Oct 4, 2011
Reduction in neonatal mortality has been slower than anticipated in many low income countries including Tanzania. Adequate neonatal care may contribute to reduced mortality. We studied factors associated with transfer of babies to a neonatal care unit (NCU) in data… Full Story »
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Hospital C-Sections Implicated in Allergies
Pregnancy Weekly Blog &bull Oct 3, 2011
Researchers have found a link between birth by c-section in the hospital and the development of allergies and asthma. The findings produce a greater understanding of the increasing rates of allergies and asthma in the United States. A study of… Full Story »
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On Parenting, Pooping And Losing Control
Fit Pregnancy: Blogs &bull Sep 30, 2011
I had coffee with my friend, Desiree, an OB-GYN and mother of three. After we caught up on all the nonsense and shenanigans our kids are up to, we talked about what every parent is obsessed about: gaining some semblance of control in our lives. We talked about how shocking it is to one's sense of self to become a parent and for many men and women; the biggest shock comes from losing control. It's inevitable, but for some parents, unacceptable. Yet we all learn one way… Full Story »
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Fear of childbirth increases likelihood of C-section, study suggests
Science Daily: Pregnancy and Childbirth News &bull Sep 21, 2011
This may mean a negative experience that lasts a lifetime among the approximately 3% of women who in this study were estimated to suffer from excessive fear of childbirth. Led by Professor Gunilla Sydsjo of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Hospital… Full Story »
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Alone for a C-section?
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Sep 20, 2011
A cesarean section or c-section is a surgical birth. In general, guests are not allowed to attend a surgery, but with the birth component, there is an added twist. Answer: The basic answer is that whether or not you can… Full Story »
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Mothers' weight risks thousands of babies
Yahoo! News: Pregnancy Search &bull Sep 19, 2011
Your account has been frozen. For your available options click the below button. To read this article in full you must have registered and have a Premium Content Subscription with the The Scotsman site. About 9,500 babies born in Scotland every… Full Story »
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Tia Mowry Opens Up About Motherhood
Babyrazzi &bull Sep 16, 2011
While guest blogging for Parenthood, Tia Mowry opened up about motherhood, being three months into the process herself. Cree's birth: My birthing experience was... an interesting experience. I was scared half to death because I had a c-section. Just the… Full Story »
