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NWHIC Publications Catalog -- Record DetailsC-Section: A Safe Birthing Option (Copyright © Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
2007,
On-Line Publication,
English
Description:One in four U.S. women deliver their babies via Caesarean birth, commonly called C-section. This fact sheet provides information on how the procedure is performed, risks associated with C-section, and recovery after the surgery. Availability information:This publication is available only on the Internet. Source:Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Phone number(s):
(480) 342-2660 TDD Related topics:These topics may help you find additional publications. Click any of these links to do an automatic search. NWHIC record number P-8011 |
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