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People age 60 and older should be vaccinated against shingles, or herpes zoster, a condition often marked by debilitating chronic pain...
New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can be a Barrier for Adults Seeking to Manage Diabetes through Physical Activity
More than half of adults with diagnosed diabetes also have arthritis, a painful condition that can be a barrier to physical activity—an important health strategy for managing diabetes...
Falls a Leading Cause of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits for Infants Each Year, CDC Study Shows
Half of the estimated 328,500 infants 12 months of age or younger who were treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments each year from 2001 to 2004 were injured as a result of a fall, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
National Infant Immunization Week Reminds Parents of the Importance of Immunizations and Encourages them to Look to their Child’s Doctor for Information
More Than Twenty Percent of Children Not Fully Protected Against Vaccine-Preventable Disease
CDC Urges Travelers to Israel to Protect Themselves from Measles
Concern Raised over Americans Traveling to Israel for Passover
Pregnancy Rate Drops for Women Under Age 25 - April 14, 2008
Pregnancy rates for females under age 25, including teenagers, in the United States declined in 2004 compared to 1990, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

 

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AAFP - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section - Studies by the American Academy of Family Physician about VBAC.
Meta Description: [ Clinical recommendation on trial of labor after cesarean from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ]

Can You Really VBAC It? - Discusses risks and preparation.
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JS Online: Study: Labor Risky After Caesarean - Article discussing a new study concerning mothers who have had a Caesarean section increasing their chances of rupturing their uterus if they attempt vaginal delivery during their next pregnancy, especially where labor is induced.
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Misoprostol - Addresses a possible increase of risk for uterine rupture in women with a prior caesarean section.
Meta Description: [ Misoprostol (Cytotec) increases the risk of uterine rupture in women with a prior caesarean section ]

Risk of Uterine Rupture During Labor - News release from the University of Washington Health Sciences.
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Safety of Vaginal Delivery After Cesarean Section - Article focuses on a recent study addressing the likelihood of uterine rupture.
Meta Description: [ A recent study focused on the likelihood of uterine rupture and found that rates of this complication varied from 1.6/1000 to 24.5/1000 births. Those at the highest risk were women for whom labor was induced with prostaglandins. ]

Uterine Rupture - A personal story of an attempted vaginal birth after cesarean that resulted in Uterine Rupture.
Meta Description: [ VBAC and Uterine Rupture ]

Vaginal Birth after Cesarean - Information on the current status and thoughts about VBAC.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean - Cesarean causes, guidelines, and delivery options when a cesarean birth has already taken place prior.
Meta Description: [ Internet Resources Vaginal Birth After Cesarean from Childbirth.org ]

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean - A Good Idea? - Why a vaginal birth may or may not be the right choice.
Meta Description: [ Why a vaginal birth may or may not be the right choice for you. ]

Vaginal Births After C-section Risk Uterine Damage - Article discusses the possible dangers when labor is induced.
Meta Description: [ Vaginal births after C-section risk uterine damage By Rita Rubin, USA TODAY Women attempting to give birth vaginally after having had a cesarean section are more likely to have their uterus rupture if labor is induced, says a study out Thursday. In... ]

VBAC - PregnancyWeekly - The online resource for issues concerning pregnant women, parenting, family, moms, and baby.
Meta Description: [ Learn about the deciding factors of a vaginal birth after cesarean and how to ensure you and your baby's safety. ]

VBAC and Uterine Rupture Studies - Summaries of some studies which looked at the signs of uterine rupture.
Meta Description: [ What is the risk of uterine rupture in a vaginal birth after caesarean? What are the warning signs? What happens if a uterine rupture occurs? ]

VBAC Consent Form - Los Olivos Women's Medical Group format of consent documents regarding this procedure. Document spells out the risks and cites statistics for complications.
Meta Description: [ VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CESAREAN SECTION PATIENT CONSENT FORM - The Los Olivos Women's Medical Group is the ideal practice for OB/GYN medical care in the South Bay Area ]

VBAC Scoring - Scoring system to help you figure out if your VBAC plans will be successful.
Meta Description: [ Will a scoring system help you figure out if your VBAC plans will be successful. ]

VBAC.com - Information about research studies, successful VBAC support programs, VBAC educational resources and support groups.
Meta Description: [ For women who had a cesarean birth, maternity caregivers, childbirth educators, doulas - a woman-centered, evidence-based resource for safe VBAC and lowering the odds of cesarean delivery. Medical information, psychological issues, educational material. ]

500 Victorious Birth After Cesarean - Cesarean and Traumatic Birth Support- addressing the emotions that often follow surgical birth.