Tag Archives: Labor

Giving Birth Takes Twice As Long It As It Did 50 Years Ago

Posted on December 2, 2014 by

Giving birth today takes twice as long as it did 50 years ago, and this can affect your chances of a c-section. Continue reading →

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Inducing Labor Past 39 Weeks Does Not Increase Your Chances of Having a C-Section

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

Pregnant women often fear that having their labor induced will lead to a c-section. In her bestselling book, Expecting Better, Emily Oster cites fear of a c-section as the primary reason she opted not to have her labor induced. Other reputable sources like the … Continue reading →

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