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THE GROWTH OF THE C-SECTION

Mexico as a whole has a 38% C-section rate. Focus in on the wealthy state of Nuevo Leon and you find a rate of 50%. Focus in again on Monterrey - the capital of C-sections; in private hospitals, an astonishing 73 out of every 100 Monterrey deliveries are by C-section.

This figure grew rapidly to this level through the 1990s. This was after the World Health Organization set a target in 1985 for 15% as an 'ideal' C-section rate. Monterrey obviously missed the target.

Helpful For Doctors
Of course, doctors benefit if they can plan births. Any reduction in middle-of-the-night call-outs is welcome.

And for business women - and for some men too - knowing exactly when to fit childbirth into the diary is very convenient.

In fact, some Mexican mothers have been known to place announcements in the press - with a date - before the actual event.

Higher Risks
The downside? Aside from any moral arguments...

Bleeding lasts longer in C-sections - around twice the amount of blood is lost on average. However, this is rarely enough to make a blood transfusion necessary.

The extra loss of blood is mainly because the uterus takes longer to return to its normal size than after a natural birth.

And the babies born are a little more likely to have respiratory difficulties.

Infection is also more likely to occur, simply because opening up the abdomen exposes the uterus and other organs to air contamination.

Recovery is also slower - at least 4-5 days in hospital can be expected. There will also be a big abdominal scar - and cut tissues never heal as well as the original tissue - the nerves and muscles severed will not normally grow back as they were.

Of course - if you apply herbs to the incision this will give you the best possible healing. You may not even see the scar.

Treatment For Healing With No Scar
I've never treated a post Caesarean section wound, but I have treated other severe wounds and seen remarkable healing - scar free - taking place.

I use an application of comfrey powder stirred into a 50/50 mixture of wheat germ oil and honey. Apply to the wound, and keep it on there for as long as possible - preferably 24/7. Put in a little something against infection too - a capsule of powdered garlic, a little Echinacea, or a few drops of Tea Tree essential oil.

It soon forms a sort of jelly (US - jello!) which pretty much sticks to the skin. You'll have to attach it by covering it with plastic, and using appropriate 'surgical' tape.

Moisten the application twice a day with a runnier mixture of the same, which you keep in the fridge to preserve it. This helps the application to stay moist at the herb/skin junction, facilitating the transfer of the
healing elements.

The Choice Is Yours
I'm not promoting Caesarean sections; I really don't know which way I'd go on it if I was pregnant. Though if I was in Monterrey I suspect I might go their way.

It's hard enough making such decisions without being pressured by someone. If you are faced with the decision... here are some links which may help you to make up your mind.

C-section Links:

Facts about C-section:
www.caesarian-tips.com/OurGurus.asp

Encouraging natural childbirth:
babyzone.com/dileo/labor/csection/indications.asp

Natural birth possible after a previous C-section:
www.ican-online.org/
www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9609/05/caesarean/


Read what people are planning to do - or have done at this bulletin board - bulletin boards are often a great source of practical information and help:
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