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| Web Pages |
| Cesarean Section Information |
| Internet resources for cesarean section. |
| International Cesarean Awareness Network |
| ICAN is a nonprofit organization that works to lower the rate of unnecessary cesareans, supports vaginal birth after cesarean VBAC), and encourages positive birthing through education and advocacy. |
| Staple Removal and Scar Photos |
| Photos and information about cesarean scar and staple removal. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Caesarean-Tips |
| Offers users hundreds of guru approved tips and links related to healing your wound, VBAC, and other pregnancy related topics. Also includes links to other caesarean related resources on the internet. |
| Cytotec: Dangerous Experiment or Panacea? |
| One midwife recounts experiences and calls for action. |
| Cesarian Section -- A Brief History |
| Discusses the history of cesarean section and ACOG. Good, historical information. |
| Caesarean Birth.Com |
| A guide, a helpful resource, and a support center for those needing information and support on all aspects of Caesareans. |
| Midwifery Today |
| Discussion of the drug Misoprostol (Cytotec) and the possible relationship to uterine rupture and other complications. |
| Birthrites - Healing after Caesarean Inc. |
| Information for women planning a caesarean section or a VBAC (vaginal birth after ceasarean). |
| Uterine Rupture |
| An online support group for women who have experienced uterine rupture, or are considering a birth option. |
| MediFocus™ Guide Preview |
| Medifocus is committed to providing all physicians and allied health care professionals with the most advanced and comprehensive medical literature research available. |
| Medifocus Preview: Uterine Rupture |
| Medifocus Preview: Uterine Rupture |
| Forced Labor |
| Why are obstetricians speeding deliveries with an ulcer drug that endangers mothers and their babies? |
| Dangerous Births: Labor Risk After C-Section Study |
| Pregnant women who have had previous Caesarean sections have less of a risk of dangerous uterine rupture if they opt for a C-section again rather than undergo a vaginal delivery, according to a new study. |
| OB/GYN Update |
| One C-section doesn't have to lead to another. |
| LMS Medical |
| Computerized assessment of labor in women with intrapartum uterine rupture. |
| Dr. Clark Brittain |
| Vaginal birth after prior cesarean. |
| OBGYN.net Special Feature - Irvin J. Reiner, MD |
| VBAC: Obstetrical Murphy's Law |
| Cochrane Review |
| Article discusses use of Oral misoprostol for induction of labour. |
| Rupture of the Uterus |
| A complete guide to labor and delivery with expert information, animations, news and discussions. Topics include giving birth, pain control, cesareans, and vaginal birth after cesarean. |
| Cesarean Section Infections |
| A study showing the risk of infections after a cesarean section in diabetic women who take insulin. |
| Father's Grief Support |
| Fathers come together to offer support of those who have experienced the loss of a child due to uterine rupture. |
| Preparing for a C-Section |
| Personal story, information, FAQ and links prepared by an emergency room RN. |