Why it ’s so expensive to deliver a baby in San Francisco
In 2016, the price of a C-section ranged from about $15,000 to over $39,000 in the Bay Area. For comparison, the same procedure in Knoxville, Tenn. cost as little as $3,000. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
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Late Pregnancy Ultrasounds Could Prevent Emergency C-Sections
BOSTON (CBS) — A new study from the University of Cambridge finds late pregnancy ultrasounds could prevent many emergency C-sections and even prevent some infant deaths.
In 3-4% of pregnancies, babies fail to flip head down, leading to what’s called a breech presentation. Trying to deliver a baby feet or buttocks first can lead to serious complications for the baby, including death. But sometimes it’s not known that a baby is breech until delivery.
At 36 weeks, it is still possible for a doctor to try to coax the baby head down by applying pressure to the abdomen, and if that doesn’t work, a routine...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Dr. Mallika Marshall HealthWatch Ultrasound Source Type: news
C-Section Infection Risk Higher for Moms on Medicaid: Study
Surgical site infections occurred in 0.75% of the deliveries covered by Medicaid and 0.63% of those covered by private insurance. In other words, women covered by Medicaid had a 1.4-fold higher risk, the researchers reported. (Source: WebMD Health)
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C-Section Infection Risk Higher for Moms on Medicaid: Study
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 -- For women who deliver a baby by cesarean section, the risk of developing a surgical site infection is higher if she is covered by Medicaid versus private insurance, a new study finds.
Several factors may be at play,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Ultrasound in late pregnancy could reduce C-section rate
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C-section infection risk higher among Medicaid patients, study says
" The findings force researchers to look beyond the usual suspects behind surgical site infections, " said Sarah Yi, a health scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and study lead author, in a news rel (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
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C-section complication risk rises with mother's age
Pregnant women are more likely to have complications during labor and cesarean deliveries than during vaginal births, and a new study offers fresh evidence that older mothers are most at risk. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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SSI Risk Up After C-Section for Medicaid Beneficiaries
THURSDAY, April 11, 2019 -- The risk for surgical site infection (SSI) after cesarean delivery is increased for women covered by Medicaid versus private health insurance, according to a study published online April 9 in Infection Control&... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Mother, 29, suffers a stroke just days after giving birth to her second daughter
Lexy Walton-Godfrey, of Blidworth, Nottinghamshire, said doctors could only suggest the C-section she had 17 days prior as a cause of her stroke. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 8, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Baby born four months premature and weighing just 1lb 9oz defies the odds to survive
River Willis, of Cardiff, arrived on July 27 last year via emergency C-section after his mother Cara Willis' placenta came away from the wall of her womb - putting both their lives at risk. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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One-year-old has battled meningitis FOUR TIMES
Luca Johnson and his twin sister Lola were born three months early via emergency C-section on September 24 2017 at the Royal Bolton Hospital to Jodie Johnson, 30, and her husband Matthew, 29. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Woman, 40, who suffered TEN miscarriages finally gives birth to her 'miracle' son
Jen Bickel, 40, of Birchgrove, Cardiff, tried for more than ten years to start a family with her husband Andrew. Their son Bobi was born via C-section on February 9 weighing 6lb 8oz. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Study: C-Section Does Carry Added Risks
Researchers said that cesarean deliveries appear to cause an overall 80% increased risk of severe maternal complications when compared with vaginal delivery. (Source: WebMD Health)
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More Complication Risks With C-Section Than Vaginal Delivery
MONDAY, April 1, 2019 -- For pregnant women, a C-section carries a higher risk of severe complications than a vaginal delivery, particularly after age 35, a new study finds.
The researchers said that cesarean deliveries appear to cause an overall... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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C-section death rates highest in low-income countries
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