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Caesarean sections on the rise in ACT
More women are having caesarean sections than ever before in the ACT, reflecting national trends, according to a new report.
Caesarean rate not just a result of ageing, overweight mums
The rising caesarean section rate is not as ''inevitable as the weather'', as a urogynaecologist controversially stated this week; instead, we should be looking at the models of care and environments in which women give birth.
Gynaecologist questions push for natural delivery
A gynaecologist has spoken out against current caesearean policies, saying that directives to reduce c-section rates are actually putting women at risk.
My planned caesarean
I know my decision won't be popular, but I believe that every woman has the right to choose how they have their baby. And my caesarean gave me the most control over how I felt about my body and my child's birth.
Caesareans up, but not at this hospital
Previously unreleased figures from the NSW Ministry of Health show the state caesarean rate rose to 31.3 per cent of women in 2011, but one hospital is bucking that trend.
Why we must stop judging c-section mums
For my first child's birth, the theatre was crowded with doctors. My baby was pulled out of my tummy and it wasn't how nature intended.
Mums tell: 'What I wish I'd known before my caesarean'
Essential Baby forum members who've been there share their advice on having a caesarean, from preparation to aftercare.
Could a caesarean birth make your baby sick?
Babies born by caesarean are much more likely to be admitted to hospital with gastrointestinal disease or chest infections in their first year of life than those born naturally, a study of NSW births has found.
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Caesarean link to infant respiratory infections
Babies born by elective caesareans are more likely to suffer a serious respiratory infection in their first year of life, according to Perth researchers.
A question of delivery
Caesarean births a better option for mothers?
A controversial new study suggests caesarean births may be a better path for mothers and their babies.
After the first caesarean, a second one is much more likely
Tracy Hart had intended to have her first child, Ariane, now 2.5, naturally. But when Ariane failed to move into the normal birth position, Mrs Hart was told that a caesarean was the safest option.
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