I just sent a reference from Maternity Center Association re the issue of c-sections and what women need to know. Pat
Patricia Burkhardt, CNM, DrPH
NYU Midwifery Program Coordinator
Tel: 212 998-5895
Fax: 212 995-4679
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From: "Janet Brooks CNM, MPH" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2004 7:39 am
Subject: c?Section and social pathology
> Else,
> I think this is a wonderful topic to research. Here in the USA I
> see so many
> women who are convinced that C/section is the safest way to have a
> baby.Even when counseled about ??risks and ??benefits they still
> say they have a
> choice and that this is their choice. i do not know any papers on
> this topic, but
> you could research ACOG website (American College of OB/GYN) and
> see their
> position papers on elective C/section. Also the ICAN webite---
> www.ican.org .
>
> Best of luck, I would love to hear updates on your work,
> Janet Brooks, CNM, MPH
>
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