Just a few years ago your chances of having a c-section were about 20%.
Today, however the latest from the CDC (National Center for Health Statistics) has reported that your chances are now almost 30%.
In fact, as mentioned in a recent post, the U.S. C-Section Rate is climbing, we’re actually experiencing the highest c-section rate ever reported in the U.S. Shocking isn’t it?
There’s a lot of buzz about how the C-Section rate is climbing in the U.S.
It’s been something we’ve known about for awhile but the rate has actually gone from 27% to 34% in the U.S. between 2002 and 2009.
If you haven’t read the report yet, you can find it here:
http://www.healthgrades.com/health-news/ArticleDetail.aspx?id=654968
Of 19 U.S. States polled, the states reporting the highest rates were Florida and New Jersey, and the Lowest rates were in Utah. Read more »
I just recently read that in Shanghai one of the reasons women choose to have a C-section is because they feel it will preserve their figure.
In fact, nearly two thirds of Shanghai’s pregnant women deliver their babies by C-Section with reasons ranging from health risks, pain avoidance and because they think it will save their figure.
Their figure? What’s up with that? Read more »
Are you thinking about having a tummy tuck after a C-Section?
The convenience of having both a C-section and tummy tuck done at the same may sound like a good idea but studies have shown that the complications from surgery increases when combining the two procedures. It’s actually not advisable for a few reasons. Read more »
There are basically 2 types of C-Section incisions that a physician will make during the C-Section Procedure.
These types of incisions are referred to as the vertical incision and the horizontal incision and they can be significant when it comes to the size of your C-Section scar as well as future births.
If you’ve ever had a c-section you will definitely relate to these real life C-Section stories.
If you’re expecting to have a C-Section or wondering what it must be like, you’ll find inspiration, peace and delight in these women 
