Seen on KING 5: C-Sections Rising in the U.S., Raising Concerns Among Experts
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April marks Cesarean (C-section) Awareness Month, and Overlake’s Childbirth Center is shining a spotlight on the concerning overuse of the procedure during the childbirth process.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), experts predict C-sections will be used in nearly 30% of all births globally by 2030, which is dramatically higher than the organization’s target C-section birth rate of roughly 10-15%.
C-sections are necessary—potentially life-saving—procedures for both the parent and baby, especially if the baby is in the breech position, if labor isn’t progressing, or if there are other concerns about the mother or baby’s health. However, the consensus in the maternal health field is that, in most cases, vaginal birth is the safest and healthiest way to deliver a baby.
Margie Bridges, a clinical nurse specialist from Overlake's Childbirth Center, explained some of of the reasoning behind the rise in C-section rates in a recent KING 5 HealthLink story.
