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AIMSI Statement on the Review of Maternity and Gynaecology Services in the Greater Dublin Area
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Tuesday February 24, 2009 11:21 by Gillian Kane - Association for the Improvement of Maternity Services, Ireland gillian at aimsireland dot com
AIMSI welcome the publication of the Independent Review of Maternity & Gynaecology Services in the Greater Dublin Area. In particular we welcome the recommendation for increased choice for women regarding models of care and the recognition that there is considerable evidence for the development of midwifery led units. We agree with the finding that the GDA is out of step in being able to offer a woman-centred service, providing choice and access to services .We share the belief that the GDA needs to place much more emphasis on community based maternity services, as 60% of women will experience a normal birth. Dear All aimsi_welcome_the_publication_of_the_independent_review_of_maternity.txt 0 Mb |
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Jump To Comment: 1Just curious on what does the report say - and does AIMS have a position - on the incidence of Caesarean sections?
As a female in my 30s, I have noticed more and more that nearly everyone I hear of who goes into hospital to deliver a baby ends up doing so through a C-section. This includes friends of mine who had every intention of having a normal delivery but at the last minute were given some reason as to why they needed to have a Caesarean. Which was practically unheard of in our mothers' generation. This leads me to question whether the procedure is carried out more as a convenience to hospitals - to suit the consultant's schedule and to reduce potential insurance claims (because the procedure is supposed to be less risky for the baby's health)?
I just feel there is not enough of a debate being aired on this as it doesn't seem natural to me that Caesarean sections - and I admit I don't have the facts on this - are becoming the more usual method of delivering babies?