Let Nature Take Its Course

Leaders of Canada's pregnancy specialists are urging doctors not to induce labour unless there are compelling medical reasons.

The call is part of a campaign to "normalize" childbirth and efforts to reduce Canada's soaring caesarean section rate. Some studies suggest inducing labour in a first-time mother significantly increases her risk of a C-section.

Most of the birth blogs and news stories I read come from the US and many are frustrating and depressing. This was a very pleasant surprise- as was finding it in the Winnipeg Free Press!

Read the full article here: When it comes to birth, let nature take its course - Winnipeg Free Press