Cesarean sections, or C-sections, one of modern medicine’s most remarkable accomplishments, are increasingly being scrutinized. With over 30 percent of American babies delivered this way, many medical experts are raising alarms about the normalization of the procedure, which, according to research, may increase the risk of postpartum infection and maternal death.
Additionally, a 2021 investigative report published in JAMA Network Open found that financial incentives may influence C-section use.
Are Unnecessary C-Sections Putting Mothers at Risk?
Very few births are emergent in nature and actually require C-sections, Dr. Nathan Riley, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, told The Epoch Times. Since many doctors are uncomfortable handling complex vaginal deliveries like breech births, C-sections are often recommended to avoid potential risks, he added.
Vance Voetberg
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Vance Voetberg is a journalist for The Epoch Times based in the Pacific Northwest. He holds a B.S. in journalism and aims to present truthful, inspiring health-related news. He is the founder of the nutrition blog “Running On Butter.”
