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	International Cesarean Awareness Network - http://ican-online.net/ ICAN is a nonprofit organization that works to lower the rate of unnecessary cesareans, supports vaginal birth after cesarean VBAC), and encourages positive birthing through education and advocacy.
	Birthrites - Healing after Caesarean Inc. - http://birthrites.edsite.com.au/ Information for women planning a caesarean section or a VBAC (vaginal birth after ceasarean).
	Staple Removal and Scar Photos - http://pregnancy.about.com/health/pregnancy/library/blstaples.htm?REDIR_404=yes& Photos and information about cesarean scar and staple removal.
	Pregnancy Complication With a Tipped Uterus - http://www.inletmedical.org/html/incarcerated_uterus.htm In rare circumstances women with a tipped uterus may develop a uterine incarceration that may require birth by cesarean section.
	eMedicine Health - Cesarean Childbirth - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/12168-1.asp Consumer health resource center providing information on the risks and benefits of Cesarean delivery.

	CARES SA - http://homepages.picknowl.com.au/caressa/ Caesarean Awareness Recovery Education Support - South Australia. A group of women who have birthed at least twice, and share their own difficult experiences of trying to achieve normal births after having VBAC.
	NPR : C-Section Births Gaining Popularity - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5311258 Record numbers of American mothers are opting to give birth through C-section, even when there is no clear medical need. The National Institutes of Health held a conference to determine the risks and benefits of a pre-planned Caesarean. [4:25 streaming audio broadcast]
	Cesarean Section Infections - http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/19/6/597 A study showing the risk of infections after a cesarean section in diabetic women who take insulin.
	Forced Labor - http://www.mojones.com/mother_jones/JF01/labor.html Why are obstetricians speeding deliveries with an ulcer drug that endangers mothers and their babies?
	Midwifery Today - http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/default.asp?t=misoprostol Discussion of the drug Misoprostol (Cytotec) and the possible relationship to uterine rupture and other complications.

	Mothersbliss - http://www.mothersbliss.com/nine/labour/caesarean.htm An article about caesarean birth, with a description, a look at when it is required, the different types, post-op care and breast feeding after.
	Caesarean Birth.Com - http://caesareanbirth.com A guide, a helpful resource, and a support center for those needing information and support on all aspects of Caesareans.
	Cytotec: Dangerous Experiment or Panacea? - http://www.salonmag.com/health/feature/2000/07/11/cytotec/print.html One midwife recounts experiences and calls for action.
	Cesarian Section -- A Brief History - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/cesarean/cesarean_1.html Discusses the history of cesarean section and ACOG. Good, historical information.
	Father's Grief Support - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/grievingfathers/ Fathers come together to offer support of those who have experienced the loss of a child due to uterine rupture.

	Preparing for a C-Section - http://csection0.tripod.com Personal story, information, FAQ and links prepared by an emergency room RN.
	Cesareans Increase Maternal Mortality - http://www.orgyn.com/en//webzine/2006/issue_19/cesareans_increase_m.asp?svarqvp2=0&componentid=179271&sourcepageid=139724 French researchers found that cesarean delivery is associated with a three-fold increased risk of postpartum maternal death compared with vaginal delivery. [Requires free registration]

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