C-SECTIONS: OB-GYN on why C-sections are are done, reducing C-section rates, & gentle vs emergency

WATCH to find out why C-sections are both life-saving medical procedures AND have unnecessary risks. I discuss when C-sections are recommended, how to lower the C-section rate, & go over the kinds of C-sections including emergency C-sections & gentle C-sections.

Welcome! Learn about pregnancy from OB-GYN Marta Perez M.D. - education on EVERYTHING you need to know from an evidence-based source you can trust!

Resources in this episode:
--VBAC! Tons of info on VBAC highlight on my Instagram:   / dr.martaperez  
--The Consortium on Safe Labor's document "PREVENTING THE FIRST CESAREAN": https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinica...

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**Video is for educational purposes only and should not be used as personal medical advice. Please discuss anything related to your own health, diagnosis, and treatment with your own medical provider as information in this video may not pertain to your individual and specific situation. **