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C-section rate rises globally as "costly intervention" replaces "natural process".

Authors :
Brown, Carolyn
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ); 12/17/2018, Vol. 190 Issue 50, pE1489-E1490, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article focuses on the rise in pregnant women opting for C-section rather than normal delivery during child birth. It talks about the babies with early term birth through C-section having a higher rate of mortality and morbidity. It tells about patients opting for C-section despite the high cost of C-section as compared to normal delivery.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
190
Issue :
50
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
133526331
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.109-5686