Cesareans Increase Maternal Mortality
- French researchers found that cesarean delivery is associated with a three-fold increased risk of postpartum maternal death compared with vaginal delivery. [Requires free registration]
- http://www.orgyn.com/en//webzine/2006/issue_19/cesareans_increase_m.asp?svarqvp2=0&componentid=179271&sourcepageid=139724

NPR : C-Section Births Gaining Popularity
- Record numbers of American mothers are opting to give birth through C-section, even when there is no clear medical need. The National Institutes of Health held a conference to determine the risks and benefits of a pre-planned Caesarean. [4:25 streaming au
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5311258

eMedicine Health - Cesarean Childbirth
- Consumer health resource center providing information on the risks and benefits of Cesarean delivery.
- http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/12168-1.asp

Father's Grief Support
- Fathers come together to offer support of those who have experienced the loss of a child due to uterine rupture.
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/grievingfathers/

Cesarean Section Infections
- A study showing the risk of infections after a cesarean section in diabetic women who take insulin.
- http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/19/6/597

Forced Labor
- Why are obstetricians speeding deliveries with an ulcer drug that endangers mothers and their babies?
- http://www.mojones.com/mother_jones/JF01/labor.html

Birthrites - Healing after Caesarean Inc.
- Information for women planning a caesarean section or a VBAC (vaginal birth after ceasarean).
- http://birthrites.edsite.com.au/

Midwifery Today
- Discussion of the drug Misoprostol (Cytotec) and the possible relationship to uterine rupture and other complications.
- http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/default.asp?t=misoprostol

Caesarean Birth.Com
- A guide, a helpful resource, and a support center for those needing information and support on all aspects of Caesareans.
- http://caesareanbirth.com

Cesarian Section -- A Brief History
- Discusses the history of cesarean section and ACOG. Good, historical information.
- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/cesarean/cesarean_1.html

Cytotec: Dangerous Experiment or Panacea?
- One midwife recounts experiences and calls for action.
- http://www.salonmag.com/health/feature/2000/07/11/cytotec/print.html

Mothersbliss
- An article about caesarean birth, with a description, a look at when it is required, the different types, post-op care and breast feeding after.
- http://www.mothersbliss.com/nine/labour/caesarean.htm

Pregnancy Complication With a Tipped Uterus
- In rare circumstances women with a tipped uterus may develop a uterine incarceration that may require birth by cesarean section.
- http://www.inletmedical.org/html/incarcerated_uterus.htm

CARES SA
- Caesarean Awareness Recovery Education Support - South Australia. A group of women who have birthed at least twice, and share their own difficult experiences of trying to achieve normal births after having VBAC.
- http://homepages.picknowl.com.au/caressa/

Staple Removal and Scar Photos
- Photos and information about cesarean scar and staple removal.
- http://pregnancy.about.com/health/pregnancy/library/blstaples.htm?REDIR_404=yes&