Dr. Barry Dworkin

Greater cesarian section rates noted for obese women

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 13, 2011

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Source:

Canada’s obese mothers mean far more C-sections, study finds

Reference:

Higher Caesarean Section Rates in Women With Higher Body Mass Index: Are We Managing Labour Differently?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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