Cesarean rate rises

[birthdancedoula]

New data is here. Its now at 31.1% for 2006. :

[Sileree]

Why am I not surprised?

[hottmama]

Why AM I surprised? Of course it's up. It's always up. But it is still surprising and upsetting every year. 31.1%! ARGH!

[Peppamint]

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[channelofpeace]

Not good

I am glad to say that that my 2006 baby didn't contribute to that percentage

[SublimeBirthGirl]

I wasn't surprised at all. GA is 31.3% now-that's where I live. I have very little doubt that we'll eventually reach Brazil levels. Not enough women care or even realize what the problems are with standard obstetric care.

[channelofpeace]

Originally Posted by SublimeBirthGirl

I wasn't surprised at all. GA is 31.3% now-that's where I live. I have very little doubt that we'll eventually reach Brazil levels. Not enough women care or even realize what the problems are with standard obstetric care.

And because in most places you gave to fight like hell to vbac. I am sure a lot of this % is repeats.

[mrstorres2005]

That just makes me sick! My birth certainly did NOT contribute to that (although all the OBs all said it would and I had no choice, ha showed them and went with a midwife!) but my SIL's did...all because she didn't want to birth.

[trimestersdoula]

Originally Posted by SublimeBirthGirl

I wasn't surprised at all. GA is 31.3% now-that's where I live. I have very little doubt that we'll eventually reach Brazil levels. Not enough women care or even realize what the problems are with standard obstetric care.

Or SUBstandard obstetric care It is not at ALL surprising but it is still upsetting.