Saturday, July 26, 2008

Cesarean delivery is a legitimate choice

This month, I've started an online petition for women, doctors and everyone else interested in or affected by this issue to sign. I recently received a number of distressing emails from women around the world who are being denied this valid birth choice - often with disastrous consequences - and felt that a petition might help draw attention to their situation.

If you agree that a planned, prophylactic cesarean delivery at confirmed 39-40 weeks gestation is a legitimate birth choice for healthy pregnant women who want to avoid the unpredictable nature of vaginal delivery with all its potential outcomes (including an emergency cesarean) and associated risks (for mother and baby), and who prefer instead to accept the risks associated with planned surgery, please sign here. Thank you for your support.

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