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Study: European Cesarean Rates Vary Widely
The risks involved with ivering a baby by cesarean section include everything from longer healing...
Birth Method and Duration of Gestation May Impact Gut Microbiota Growth
Gut microbiota, beneficial bacteria found in the intestines of humans, are important for a number...
Study: Vaginal Delivery for Breech Babies Result in Higher Mortality Rate
A breech position for ivery is when the infant’s buttocks or feet are in place to come out, rather...
Study Discovers Extreme Price Gap in California Hospital Delivery Costs
Price comparison is something that almost any seasoned mother does to help make ends meet. But...
Study: Moms Choices Affect Baby’s Gut Bacteria
When we think of bacteria, we often think of germs that we want to avoid, but not all bacteria are...
Amish Birthing Center May Hold Secret to Reducing Cesarean Rates
For years, experts have been concerned about the rising cesarean rate throughout much of the world...
Women of Brazil Rediscovering and Fighting for the Benefits of Natural Birth
In Brazil, than half of all babies are born via cesarean. This rate is even higher – 82 percent –...
Study: Vaginal Deliveries and Cesareans Equally Safe for Preterm Births
For one reason or another, some women need to iver earlier than full-term. Researchers have now...