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legal2 years ago

Man Seeks $1 Billion in Lawsuit, Blaming Wife's C-Section for Traumatic Mental Distress

A man in Australia attempted to sue a Melbourne hospital for A$1 billion ($643 million) after claiming that watching his wife undergo a cesarean section caused him to develop a "psychotic illness." He alleged that the hospital "encouraged" him to watch the procedure and that seeing his wife's organs and blood led to his mental health deterioration. However, the court dismissed the lawsuit, deeming it an "abuse of process," as a medical examination concluded that the alleged psychological effect on the man was insufficient.

via Business Insider|
#australia#cesarean-section#hospital
health2 years ago

The Potential of 'Vaginal Seeding': Promising Results and Lingering Questions

A small clinical trial suggests that "vaginal seeding," the practice of exposing babies born by cesarean section to their parent's vaginal fluids after birth, may help restore the gut microbiomes of cesarean-born infants to resemble those of vaginally delivered babies. The study found that vaginal seeding was likely safe and effective in restoring the gut microbiome and potentially improving neurodevelopment in cesarean-born infants. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings and address concerns about the safety and benefits of vaginal seeding.

via Livescience.com|
#cesarean-section#clinical-trial#gut-microbiome
health2 years ago

Grandmother Raises 12 Children After Daughter's Tragic Death.

A Detroit grandmother is raising her daughter's 12 children after she died from postpartum hemorrhage and complications from multiple cesarean sections. The family is seeking answers about what led to her death. Black women are dying at a rate 2.6 times higher than White women, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. As part of Black Maternal Health Week, events are being held to raise awareness of this issue. The grandmother is urging family members to advocate for their loved ones and demand that doctors and nurses break down medical terminology.

via CNN|
#advocacy#black-maternal-health#cesarean-section