A 'classic' uterine scar (not used nearly as much as it used to be) does increase the risk of uterine rupture, but most outcomes are good.
I know that a lot of it stems from the fact that doctors are afraid of being sued (though some say it's because performing a C-section pays more)
I think it's both, actually, and C-sections are more bang for the buck because not only do they pay more, but docs can do more of them (they only take a few minutes vs. hours of attending a vaginal birth). Either way, it's about money.
I'm really not surprised at the hospital's behaviour because I've heard way too many stories about how medically managed birth is done (and had a couple of experiences of my own). But the state of Florida going along with it? That's downright draconian.
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Date: 2008-09-15 03:54 pm (UTC)I know that a lot of it stems from the fact that doctors are afraid of being sued (though some say it's because performing a C-section pays more)
I think it's both, actually, and C-sections are more bang for the buck because not only do they pay more, but docs can do more of them (they only take a few minutes vs. hours of attending a vaginal birth). Either way, it's about money.
I'm really not surprised at the hospital's behaviour because I've heard way too many stories about how medically managed birth is done (and had a couple of experiences of my own). But the state of Florida going along with it? That's downright draconian.