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For Healthier Moms and Babies, X-Out Repeat C-Sections

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 03.24.2012

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Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

Preliminary figures from the Centers for Disease control include a promising bit of news for women's health: for the first time in a decade, the rate of cesarean section births dropped.

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The Business of Being Born

Ricki Lake | Posted 03.20.2012

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Ricki Lake

I produced the 2008 documentary The Business of Being Born to educate women about their choices in childbirth, and raise questions about maternity care in the U.S.

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Childbirth as Protest Art? Done That

Karen Brody | Posted 01.04.2012

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Karen Brody

All this 'birth performance art' is signaling that it is time to wake up and smell what is really going on when it comes to giving birth today.

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I Don't Care How My Baby Is Born

Cara McDonough | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Cesarean Section, Vbac, C-Section, Childbirth, Childbirth Options, Natural Birth, Chilbirth Choice, Choice Childbirth, Pregnancy, Healthy Living News
Cara McDonough

Like every parent on the planet, all I want is a healthy child (boring), and what I find strange about this experience is that I'm allowed -- and expected -- to make a decision regarding this desired outcome.

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ACOG Says Yes to Vaginal Births After C-Section

Amie Newman | Posted 11.17.2011

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Amie Newman

New guidelines were released by the organization yesterday marking a significant change in their recommendations regarding VBACs.

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Concerned About Coerced Abortions? Try Saying No to Cesarean Surgery

Lynn M. Paltrow | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lynn M. Paltrow

The rise in cesarean surgery rates has not been accompanied by overall improvements in maternal or child health and creates risks to pregnant women and babies that do not exist with vaginal births.

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