What are the risks of a C-section?
I do everything possible to facilitate a vaginal delivery. I do not encourage elective C-sections. The C- Section Rate in the US has exceeded 30%. There are circumstances which warrant a C-section, but statistically these circumstances should be approximately 3% of births not 30%! A rate of 30% and climbing is simply unjustifiable. Risks of a C-section for a baby:accidental surgical cutsrespiratory problemshigher risk of not breastfeedingdeveloping asthma Risks of a C-section for a woman:maternal deathemergency hysterectomyblood clotsstrokeinjuries from surgerylonger hospital stayinfection, infection, infection!!!
