This week an inquest found that Frances Cappuccini, a 30-year-old primary school teacher, died unnecessarily when a caesarean went wrong. What are the dangers – and the facts? Are caesareans risky? The evidence is mixed. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) estimates there are about four maternal deaths for every 100,000 women after vaginal deliveries compared to 13 in 100,000 after caesareans (though some of these women would have been at higher risk of complications to begin with). The Birth Trauma Association found that mortality rates are lowest for women who have elective caesareans. Related: In Greece, mothers face hardship in pregnancy and trauma giving birth – in pictures Continue reading...
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