Sunday, January 11, 2009

NYTimes: Early Caesareans Pose Risk to Newborns

Not too much "new" news here - but I like seeing it written in the NYTimes:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/09/health/09Caesarean.html?_r=1&ref=health

Here's to wishing that healthcare providers would recognize that estimated due dates are just that - estimated!!

For more on this check out the March of Dimes website re: Why the Last Weeks of Pregnancy Count:
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/240_48590.asp

1 comment:

  1. Intresting artcle, as an OB nurse I understand all to well how important those last cople of weeks are. It is amazing to me that any MD would consider cutting anyone before thirty nine weeks if there were no other complications. Kim

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