Induced labour may double the odds of C-section

First-time mothers who have their labour induced may face a greater risk of needing a caesarean section than those who go into labour naturally, a new study finds. June 22, 2010

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There are plenty of online resources for collecting references to research articles about midwifery and related topics (check these sites, to start, as well as this comprehensive research bibliography), so this list will be focused toward those resources that seem more relevant than most to the situation in Alberta and Canada. If you notice broken links, or would like to suggest an article, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Last Updated ( Friday, 02 January 2009 13:29 )

Outcomes of planned home births versus planned hospital births after regulation of midwifery in British Columbia

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February 2002: Canadian Medical Association Journal: Outcomes of planned home births versus planned hospital births after regulation of midwifery in British Columbia Patricia A. Janssen, Shoo K. Lee, Elizabeth M. Ryan, Duncan J. Etches, Duncan F. Farquharson, Donlim Peacock, Michael C. Klein CMAJ 2002;166(3):315-23 Summary: There was no increased maternal or neonatal risk associated with planned home birth under the care of a regulated midwife.
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