Tag Archives: cesarean birth

Elective induction of labor

Posted on July 4, 2011 by carriedickson

In the realm of elective induction of labor there have been some interesting trends as of late. In November 2010 the Minnesota Department of Human Services recommended that hospitals institute new policies against elective induction prior to 39 weeks. Early … Continue reading →

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Breech birth talk given by Dr. Hartung

Posted on June 25, 2011 by carriedickson

I went to a talk about breech birth yesterday at the International Childbirth Education Association‘s (ICEA) regional conference, given by Dr. Dennis Hartung.  Dr. Hartung practices in Hudson, Wisconsin*, where he has become known for allowing women to make informed … Continue reading →

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Stress in pregnancy appears to increase the risk for cesarean birth

Posted on April 29, 2011 by carriedickson

A study out of Sweden shows that women who experience stress and worry during their pregnancy are more likely to have a cesarean birth than those who do not.  Women who receive treatment for mental illness have lower rates as … Continue reading →

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Placenta accreta

Posted on April 23, 2011 by carriedickson

This is a very scary statistic: the rate of placenta accreta has gone from 1 in 30,000 to 1 in 2,500. Placenta accreta is when the placenta grows into the uterine wall.  In the worst cases it can grow through … Continue reading →

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Lotus cesarean birth

Posted on March 30, 2011 by carriedickson

In honor of Doctor’s Day, I’m doing this post about couple’s desire to do something outside the “norm” for their birth, and their doctor’s willingness to work with them. Its a very interesting story about a lotus cesarean birth.  Wikipedia … Continue reading →

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