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Chinese Caesarean Section Rate 50%
There has been a considerable jump in Caesarean section rates from the 1990’s from 10% to more than 50% of women now delivering by Caesarean section. This is an observation by Assistant Professor Susan Hellerstein of Harvard Medical School. While patient preference may play a role here, Caesarean delivery appears to be encouraged as a […] Read more
This is a major procedure performed by a radiologist in which the blood supply to the fibroids in the uterus is obstructed with a view to the fibroids simply dying off. A recent statement from the R.C.O.G. recognizes the place of radiological embolization. There does not seem to be any reliable study comparing this technique […] Read more
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Vaccinations prior to pregnancy
It is a good idea to have a blood test to check your current immunity status for the following diseases this can be organized by your GP German measles German measles (Rubella) is normally a mild viral disease that sometimes produces no symptoms at all. However, infection during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy can […] Read more
Italy’s constitutional court overturned a ban on using donor sperm and eggs in fertility treatments on Wednesday, knocking down part of a divisive set of restrictions on assisted reproduction. The court said in a statement the ban breached the constitution without going into any further detail and lawyers in the case said the ruling was […] Read more
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Obesity and Pregnancy Outcomes
A recent large British study has interestingly indicated that obesity by itself may not be such a large risk factor in pregnancy. If obese patients do not have risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension or previous Caesarean section, their need for obstetric or neonatal care is even lower than the risk of normal weight women […] Read more