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International Cesarean Awareness Network - http://ican-online.net/
ICAN is a nonprofit organization that works to lower the rate of unnecessary cesareans, supports vaginal birth after cesarean VBAC), and encourages positive birthing through education and advocacy. |
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CARES SA - http://homepages.picknowl.com.au/caressa/
Caesarean Awareness Recovery Education Support - South Australia. A group of women who have birthed at least twice, and share their own difficult experiences of trying to achieve normal births after having VBAC. |
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Birthrites - Healing after Caesarean Inc. - http://birthrites.edsite.com.au/
Information for women planning a caesarean section or a VBAC (vaginal birth after ceasarean). |
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Midwifery Today - http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/default.asp?t=misoprostol
Discussion of the drug Misoprostol (Cytotec) and the possible relationship to uterine rupture and other complications. |
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eMedicine Health - Cesarean Childbirth - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/12168-1.asp
Consumer health resource center providing information on the risks and benefits of Cesarean delivery. |
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Cesarean Section Infections - http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/19/6/597
A study showing the risk of infections after a cesarean section in diabetic women who take insulin. |
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Caesarean Birth.Com - http://caesareanbirth.com
A guide, a helpful resource, and a support center for those needing information and support on all aspects of Caesareans. |
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Mothersbliss - http://www.mothersbliss.com/nine/labour/caesarean.htm
An article about caesarean birth, with a description, a look at when it is required, the different types, post-op care and breast feeding after. |
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Cytotec: Dangerous Experiment or Panacea? - http://www.salonmag.com/health/feature/2000/07/11/cytotec/print.html
One midwife recounts experiences and calls for action. |
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NPR : C-Section Births Gaining Popularity - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5311258
Record numbers of American mothers are opting to give birth through C-section, even when there is no clear medical need. The National Institutes of Health held a conference to determine the risks and benefits of a pre-planned Caesarean. [4:25 streaming audio broadcast] |