Childbirth Update

Childbirth Update

Childbirth Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 07/15/2013 01:12 PM EDT New on the MedlinePlus Childbirth page:

Labor Induction May Not Raise Cesarean Risk for All

07/11/2013 02:02 PM EDT

While doctors and health officials battle rising cesarean section rates, a fresh look at past research suggests that induction of labor may not be contributing to the problem.
Source: Reuters Health

Later Clamping of Umbilical Cord May Benefit Newborns

07/11/2013 12:00 PM EDT

Delay helps boost iron stores and hemoglobin levels, review says


Source: HealthDay