Poor pre-natal guidance leading to global rise in caesarean rates - Aetna International

The insurer has called for more comprehensive education on the impact of caesarean births - not only for the mother but wider society as well. Aetna's latest report, Striking the right balance: Global caesarean delivery rates in an era of controversy, reveals how the lack of effective pre-natal guidance is impacting global caesarean rates. Factors such as medical liability law and the medical malpractice environment, financial incentives and scheduling convenience have contributed to...