Australia's caesarean section rate was higher than the OECD average over this time and ranked 27th out of 34 OECD countries in 2017, with a rate of 33.7 per 100 live births (ranked from lowest to highest) (OECD 2019). In 2020, 37% of all women giving birth in Australia had a caesarean section (AIHW 2022).
Which Country Has the Most C-Sections Each Year? The country with the highest rate of C-sections each year is the country of Turkey, according to the most recent statistics.
Some have attributed the significant rise in CS rates to the increase in older and more obese pregnant women (RANZCOG – AIHW releases data on caesarean section in Australia). Indeed, age ≥35 years and obesity can increase the chances of health issues including high blood pressure, diabetes, and multiple pregnancies.
In Australia, a caesarean section is a common and relatively safe surgical procedure, but it is still major surgery. As with all surgical procedures, there are risks for both you and your baby. Some of the more common risks and complications include: above-average blood loss.
The more C-sections you've had, the greater is your risk of developing problems with the placenta — such as the placenta implanting too deeply into the uterine wall (placenta accreta) or the placenta partially or completely covering the opening of the cervix (placenta previa).
There's usually no limit to the number of caesarean sections that you can have. But the more you have, the longer each operation will take, and the higher your risk of complications becomes (Biler et al 2017, RCOG 2016).
“So, every patient is different and every case is unique. However, from the current medical evidence, most medical authorities do state that if multiple C-sections are planned, the expert recommendation is to adhere to the maximum number of three.”
Can I receive care for myself and my baby if I'm on a visa? If you're in Australia on a visa, you can access care for yourself and your baby during pregnancy, birth and afterwards. However, the cost of your care and your baby's care will depend on the type of visa and health insurance you have.
It'll take 6-10 weeks for your wound to heal completely. If you see any signs of infection around your wound, see your doctor or midwife straight away. Signs of infection include pain, swelling, smelly discharge or the wound coming apart.
Women who've given birth by caesarean section (C-section) usually have the option to deliver their next baby vaginally. But if your doctor thinks there are health concerns or risks with a VBAC, they may recommend an elective caesarean.
Nevertheless, caesarean sections should be provided based on need, rather than striving to achieve a specific rate. In 2017, caesarean section rates remain lowest in Nordic countries (Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway), Israel and the Netherlands, with rates ranging from 15% to 17% of all live births (Figure 9.16).
More women in Canada have diabetes, high blood pressure and are older, which are all contributing factors to C-sections, she said. Giesbrecht said the C-section rate in Canada should not be evaluated on its own, but needs to be looked at while considering downstream affects.
Vaginal birth is much safer than a C-section for most women and babies. Sometimes a C-section is the only safe option, like when the baby is positioned side-to-side in the belly (transverse lie) or the placenta is covering the cervix (placenta previa).
Liqaa'aat al-Baab il-Maftooh (86/question no. 17). To sum up: Caesarean section should not be resorted to except in cases of necessity, when natural childbirth is not possible, or it poses a danger to the mother or the child. And Allaah knows best.
2022 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, to better understand the racial gap in cesarean sections, which are considered riskier than vaginal deliveries. “Several studies have shown that Black women undergo cesarean more frequently than non-Hispanic White women.
obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYN) are the specialists who are sued the most in Turkey; 45% of Turkish doctors prefer caesarean sections because of malpractice lawsuits concerns, 41% because it is less risky and 27% because it is shorter, easier and safer.
You should expect to go home as planned by your midwife and doctor; usually from 48 hours after your surgery. However, some women choose to go home at 24 hours after their caesarean birth under the Home Recovery Care program.
It's important to give your body time to recover before you start trying to get pregnant again. You will need to wait at least 6 months but your doctor or midwife may advise you to wait for 12–18 months. The longer you leave your scar to heal, the stronger it will be.
Getting up and walking around once you are home will help you heal faster and can help prevent blood clots. You should be able to do most of your regular activities in 4 to 8 weeks. Before then: Do not lift anything heavier than your baby for the first 6 to 8 weeks.
Children born in Australia, with a birth certificate issued in Australia, are not automatically Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents. To be an Australian citizen, at least one parent must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia at the time of the child's birth.
Some airlines require that women carry with them a letter from their doctor or midwife outlining the estimated due date, single or multiple pregnancies, the absence of complications, and fitness to fly for the duration of the flight(s) booked.
If one of the parent is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident and gave birth in Australia, the baby will be considered as an Australian citizen. This citizenship entitlement also applies to a baby who is born outside of Australia, but one of the parent must be an Australian citizen.
Answering the question of whether the second cesarean section is more painful, the answer is: Usually no more pain depending on the condition of the old incision with little or no adhesion, and the surgical technique, and pain relief of the doctors.
If you're having a second C-section, normally your surgeon will attempt to cut through the same scar. This might not be possible if there's lots of scar tissue in the area, or if the scar tissue is too thick to cut through.