The New Normal: High Rise in C-Sections

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the statistics

• 18.5 million cesarean sections are performed yearly worldwide
• 40% of FL births are by c-section
• Winnie Palmer c-section rate = 14%
• Dr. P. Philips Baby Place c-section rate = 33.5% (2012)

The Induction Cascade

Why the push?

• Incentives
• Convenience
• Treating symptoms of induction methods - "Baby is in danger" card

the culture of birth

• Women fear labor
• Giving birth is dangerous
• Media misconstrues women's perceptions

Women don't need saving!

• Bareing children is natural
• Other options (Midwife/doula, VBAC, home birth)
• Women need to do their research

Leaders in L&D

• Advocate
• Educate patients/staff
• Respect patients wishes and rights
• Stop the trend

The End