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Science You Can Use: Cesarean birth without labor associated with breastfeeding problems, say two new studies.
Two studies out this year are have reached a troubling conclusion: cesarean births without labor are associated with breastfeeding difficulty. This is troubling because for many women a planned cesarean is their only in-hospital birthing “option.” More on that in … Continue reading
Last revised on 08/22/2012
Booby Traps Series: The c-section rate is at a record high. What does that mean for breastfeeding?
This is the 12th in a series of posts on Booby Traps,™ made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. According to the CDC, the cesarean birth rate in the U.S. is at an all-time high. It increased … Continue reading
Last revised on 07/12/2011
The author of “Pushed” on Early Elective Births
Following up on last week’s post on the Booby Trap of an early elective birth, we asked Jennifer Block, author of Pushed: The Painful Truth about Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care, to answer some questions on this topic. Pushed shines … Continue reading
Last revised on 06/21/2011