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Item Details
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CAESAREAN BIRTH IN BRITAIN, 10 YEARS ON
A BOOK FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS |
| By: |
Colin Francome, Wendy Savage, Helen Churchill |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£12.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1904750176 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781904750178 |
| Publisher: |
PINTER & MARTIN LTD. |
| Pub. date: |
31 January, 2006 |
| Series: |
Health S. |
| Pages: |
280 |
| Description: |
This title traces the development of caesarean sections up to the present day and gives expectant mothers a clear explanation of what the operation entails. It provides facts and figures and documents a number of important recent procedural changes. |
| Synopsis: |
In 2004, a staggering 22.9% of births in Britain were by caesarean section. This means women are over four times more likely to have a caesarean birth now than they were thirty years ago and eight times more likely than they were fifty years ago. When a caesarean is necessary it can be life saving for mother and baby; however, this book suggests that many caesareans are being performed unnecessarily. Using data from a 2005 nationwide survey of obstetricians, the authors offer a comprehensive analysis of what has changed and ask at what cost. Evidence shows that fear of litigation, patient request and a shortage of skills in junior staff are just some of the reasons for the steep rise in caesarean rates. Women often lack information about the risks of undergoing a caesarean section and of the physical and psychological effects resulting from the operation. This book presents expectant parents, educators and health professionals with the facts and figures and documents a number of important changes which have occurred since the first edition was published in 1993.It traces the development of the operation up to the present day and gives expectant mothers a clear explanation as to what the operation entails and advice on coping with a caesarean. Please note: This edition was previously published by Middlesex University Press. |
| Illustrations: |
b/w charts & diagrams |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Middlesex University Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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