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Cesarean Section Prevention

Learn how to avoid an unecessary cesarean.
5 Ways to Prevent a Cesarean
As the cesarean rate rises you may wonder what control you have over how you give birth. While not all cesareans can be avoided, many can. You do have the ability to influence whether or not you give birth vaginally or by cesarean.
Preventing the Unnecessary Cesarean
The cesarean rates are up and the American College of OB/GYNs wants to know why more first time mothers are having cesareans. Learn how to prevent the unnecessary cesarean for your labor and birth experience.
What Every Woman Should Know About Cesareans
From the Maternity Center Association (MCA) comes this wonderful booklet about cesareans. One of the only middle of the road texts available. Complete with medical references to help you make up your own mind.
Cesarean: Is it really a safe option?
Written by Henci Goer, a look at the option of cesarean birth for all women and its safety.
International Cesarean Awareness Network
Find out about cesarean surgery, rates, and other information, including support groups.
Things You Can Do To Avoid An Unnecessary Cesarean
"The Public Citizen Health Research Group in Washington, D.C. has estimated that half of the nearly 1 million cesareans performed every year are medically unnecessary."
Cesarean Section Homepage
You will find FAQs on cesareans, ways to avoid cesareans, recovery from cesareans, and much more!

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