Comments on: Why are c-sections rising in India? http://healthy-mother.com/why-are-c-sections-rising-in-india Natural Birth, Lamaze Classes in India, Natural Birthing Center, Breastfeeding Support, Postnatal Fitness, Prenatal classes, childbirth classes, water birth Mon, 21 May 2012 12:05:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Naina http://healthy-mother.com/why-are-c-sections-rising-in-india#comment-729 Naina Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:05:38 +0000 http://www.healthy-mother.com/blog/?p=327#comment-729 <p>Why exactly are we aping the Western obsession with 'natural' birth and attachment parenting? </p> <p>The WHO is known to pull stuff out of nowhere. In 2010 they admitted that the ideal c section rate of 15% was no longer required and had in fact never been based on valid, exhaustive research. </p> <p>I'm sure that as a doctor you are aware of the potential benefits of a c section as well? <br>Vaginal births are known to carry risks such as brachial plexus nerve damage, brain injuries, intracranial haemorrhage, spinal cord injuries, broken collar bones, nerve damage and in rare cases even cerebral palsy for the baby. </p> <p>C sections in contrast are associated with largely treatable respiratory disorders and a minute possibility of a nick. The association of c sections asthma is not established</p> <p>Vaginal birth can cause long term complications for the mother such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, rectovaginal fistula, rectoceles, bladder injuries, pudendal nerve damage, broken symphysis, broken tailbone....</p> <p> You have conveniently mentioned the few risks of a c section but totally bypassed the many of a vaginal delivery.</p> <p>The highest c section rate after China exists in Greece (nearly 40-44%). They also happen to have the lowest maternal mortality in the world.</p> <p>I find it irresponsible that you advocate VBAC so staunchly while not even mentioning the h risk of uterine rupture associated with it. </p> Why exactly are we aping the Western obsession with 'natural' birth and attachment parenting?

The WHO is known to pull stuff out of nowhere. In 2010 they admitted that the ideal c section rate of 15% was no longer required and had in fact never been based on valid, exhaustive research.

I'm sure that as a doctor you are aware of the potential benefits of a c section as well?
Vaginal births are known to carry risks such as brachial plexus nerve damage, brain injuries, intracranial haemorrhage, spinal cord injuries, broken collar bones, nerve damage and in rare cases even cerebral palsy for the baby.

C sections in contrast are associated with largely treatable respiratory disorders and a minute possibility of a nick. The association of c sections asthma is not established

Vaginal birth can cause long term complications for the mother such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, rectovaginal fistula, rectoceles, bladder injuries, pudendal nerve damage, broken symphysis, broken tailbone….

You have conveniently mentioned the few risks of a c section but totally bypassed the many of a vaginal delivery.

The highest c section rate after China exists in Greece (nearly 40-44%). They also happen to have the lowest maternal mortality in the world.

I find it irresponsible that you advocate VBAC so staunchly while not even mentioning the h risk of uterine rupture associated with it.

]]> By: Dr_Vijaya http://healthy-mother.com/why-are-c-sections-rising-in-india#comment-602 Dr_Vijaya Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:20:53 +0000 http://www.healthy-mother.com/blog/?p=327#comment-602 Hello Rekha, <br><br>There is simply no reason that a healthy mother cannot try for a natural birth after a C-Section. In fact, in a consensus statement, last year the National Institutes of Health (USA) recommended that otherwise healthy women, should be given a chance of natural birth even after 2 C-Sections. Here is the link to reading about this more in detail - <a href="http://givingbirthwithconfidence.org/2-2/a-womans-guide-to-vbac/" rel="nofollow">http://givingbirthwithconfiden...</a><br><br>Also, you can visit <br>1) <a href="http://www.vbac.in" rel="nofollow">www.vbac.in</a><br>2) <a href="http://www.ican.org" rel="nofollow">www.ican.org</a><br>3) <a href="http://www.vbac.com" rel="nofollow">www.vbac.com</a><br>and educate yourself about the real pros and cons of having a natural birth after a previous C-Section. <br><br>In the end, do your research and find a care-provider whop will be truly supportive of your wishes during your labor and birth.<br><br>I have written to you seperately by email as well. Please feel free to use us as a resource.<br><br>All the best,<br>Vijaya Hello Rekha,

There is simply no reason that a healthy mother cannot try for a natural birth after a C-Section. In fact, in a consensus statement, last year the National Institutes of Health (USA) recommended that otherwise healthy women, should be given a chance of natural birth even after 2 C-Sections. Here is the link to reading about this more in detail – http://givingbirthwithconfiden...

Also, you can visit
1) http://www.vbac.in
2) http://www.ican.org
3) http://www.vbac.com
and educate yourself about the real pros and cons of having a natural birth after a previous C-Section.

In the end, do your research and find a care-provider whop will be truly supportive of your wishes during your labor and birth.

I have written to you seperately by email as well. Please feel free to use us as a resource.

All the best,
Vijaya

]]> By: rekha http://healthy-mother.com/why-are-c-sections-rising-in-india#comment-600 rekha Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:32:02 +0000 http://www.healthy-mother.com/blog/?p=327#comment-600 Hi Dr. vijaya,<br><br>Nice article. I am staying in bangalore. i am a working women,right now i am 4 months pregnent, almost i visited 6 hopitals, with all medical facilities, every one saying simply "after c section u should prepare second also as c section". even i want to try normal, Can you suggist any good hospital in bangalor please.<br>Please can you send me any mail to rekha.nimmakayala@gmail.com.<br>Thanks in advance.<br>Rekha<br>@gmail:disqus Hi Dr. vijaya,

Nice article. I am staying in bangalore. i am a working women,right now i am 4 months pregnent, almost i visited 6 hopitals, with all medical facilities, every one saying simply “after c section u should prepare second also as c section”. even i want to try normal, Can you suggist any good hospital in bangalor please.
Please can you send me any mail to rekha.nimmakayala@gmail.com.
Thanks in advance.
Rekha
@gmail:disqus

]]> By: Mangala http://healthy-mother.com/why-are-c-sections-rising-in-india#comment-480 Mangala Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:44:08 +0000 http://www.healthy-mother.com/blog/?p=327#comment-480 In India, we tend to be somewhat apathetic towards many things - the current birth climate being one of them. In urban India, the huge rise in c-secs is simply blankly accepted - very few question it or think of ways to turn the tide. Although the US has a lower cesarean rate than us, there has been a bit of a backlash from women even on that 30-something rate - the number of women choosing homebirths has increased. A statistical study showed that homebirths are as safe as, or safer, than hospital births. In Australia, women took to the streets to protest and protect their right to homebirth when the government considered making it illegal. In urban India, I have not heard of anyone even remotely considering a homebirth. It is one of the powerful ways in which women can reclaim birth and withdraw support from a maternity business that is mostly runs on power, arrogance, money and indifference. What is your opinion on homebirthing? In India, we tend to be somewhat apathetic towards many things – the current birth climate being one of them. In urban India, the huge rise in c-secs is simply blankly accepted – very few question it or think of ways to turn the tide. Although the US has a lower cesarean rate than us, there has been a bit of a backlash from women even on that 30-something rate – the number of women choosing homebirths has increased. A statistical study showed that homebirths are as safe as, or safer, than hospital births. In Australia, women took to the streets to protest and protect their right to homebirth when the government considered making it illegal.

In urban India, I have not heard of anyone even remotely considering a homebirth. It is one of the powerful ways in which women can reclaim birth and withdraw support from a maternity business that is mostly runs on power, arrogance, money and indifference.

What is your opinion on homebirthing?

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