Unnecessary C-Sections drive up Medicaid costs and threaten health of mother and chil

[dsantoro]

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[angelatc]

What's this "we" stuff?

No offense, but as a woman who has actually given birth, I would prefer that you leave such decisions to me and my doctor.

 

[Kade]

What's this "we" stuff?

No offense, but as a woman who has actually given birth, I would prefer that you leave such decisions to me and my doctor.

Weeeeeee!

Some of you have changed for the better in my absence, maybe I do have some affect after all!

Cheers.

 

[specsaregood]

This is an issue we must address immediately! http://deansantoro.com/unnecessary-c-sections-drive-up-medicaid-costs-and-threaten-health-of-mother-and-child/2009/06/21/

From that:

In Florida, Medicaid costs constitute more than 21% of the state’s overall budget, a staggering figure to say the least. According to Santoro, “Florida must take a sensible and educated approach with respect to birth. Through increased use of midwifery services for Medicaid recipients, both mom and baby can enjoy reduced health risks while taxpayers realize tremendous savings through reduced Medicaid costs.”

So what are you actually proposing? Expectant mothers on medicaid being forced to have an out-of-hospital home birth with a midwife? If you aren't "forcing" upon them, then why would they choose that option if they aren't the one's paying for it anyways.... And with that said, would there not be more risk for an at-home birth vs an in-hospital c-section? If so, how many lawsuits against the state would it take to make up for potential savings?

 

[TastyWheat]

Is everyone missing the Medicaid keyword here? These expensive procedures are being paid for with taxpayer dollars.

 

[angelatc]

Is everyone missing the Medicaid keyword here? These expensive procedures are being paid for with taxpayer dollars.

I don't like it either, but we're not going to win any elections attacking pregnant women's medical care.

Like Ron Paul said, we've spent two generations getting people dependent on the government. It's going to take another two to make them independent again.

There are studies that indicate that c-sections are done too frequently in the private sector too, for much the same reasons.

3rd party payer = low quality care.

 

[dsantoro]

Glad to see the discussion started

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[dannno]

What's this "we" stuff?

No offense, but as a woman who has actually given birth, I would prefer that you leave such decisions to me and my doctor.

Actually Ron Paul has spoken on this issue, and as a doctor who has delivered over 4,000 babies, he believes that c-sections are done far too often and are forced on the mothers (as stated in the first paragraph of the article which apparently you didn't click on!!) because the doctors are worried about lawsuits, even if the mother is aware of any possible negative outcomes and both make the decision together to have a natural birth.

 

[Natalie]

Women who have elective C-sections are 3X more likely to die during childbirth than women who have normal vaginal birth. Having a Caesarean is major surgery.

Do you know what the most popular times for C-section are? 4pm and 10pm. 4pm is obviously because the Doctor is like, "I want to be home for dinner," and at 10 he's like "I don't want to be here all night."

 

[dsantoro]

Interesting statistic

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[Working Poor]

Mid wives have been used for centuries and some how the human race has managed to survive. It is much less expensive and even safer for someone in good health. I would think delivering at home would be a very effective option.

 

[Natalie]

thanks natalie - where did you find that stat? I want to quote that with reference!

I heard it on this documentary called "The Business of Being Born." Some doctor in the film said someone did a study on it. The movie is so good, I watched it like 5 times, and cried every time. I used to think home births and midwives were for weird hippies, but the movie made me want to have a home birth. If you have netflix, you can stream it on there.

Here is the trailer: YouTube - "The Business of Being Born" 2007 Trailer

 

[acptulsa]

The other insidious thing about c-sections is that when you have one, you're sort of addicted. They strongly recommend that any woman who has had one not try to deliver any future siblings naturally (and with good reason). Good way to ensure repeat business, no?

 

[LittleLightShining]

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