198. Are Caesarean Section Rates Rising? Part 1

About this episode

Dr Pat and Brigid discuss whether caesarean section rates are rising and share relevant statistics.

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid answer the question of whether caesarean section rates are rising, and discuss some of the statistics around this. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q&A: LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment. Website:  https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Pat, Brigid Moloney

Topics covered

• caesarean section rates
• pregnancy
• birth statistics
• health
• parenting

Keywords

• caesarean section
• pregnancy statistics
• birth rates
• health
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Kick Pregnancy Podcast, Instagram, Facebook, Grow My Baby

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