Parenting Australia

Birth

Epidurals - Real risks for mothers

For women giving birth by caesarean section, epidurals are certainly a great alternative to general anaesthetic, allowing women to see their baby being born, and to hold and breastfeed at an early stage: however their use as a part of a normal vaginal birth is more questionable.

 

Caesarian section risks

The rising rate of caesarean deliveries in Australia may be putting both mother and newborn at risk of a rare condition that could lead to their deaths.

   

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