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Caesarean Rate Comparisons Worldwide by Rachel is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Western Australian hospitals have Caesarean section rates that are too high compared to international rates, with some hospitals above 50% compared to the WHO recommended rate of 10-15%. High C-section rates can have negative implications for health funding and equity. There is little support for vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) in Australia. Most women prefer Caesareans due to social and cultural norms that are difficult to change as well as lack of support for vaginal births. C-section rates that are

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Rachel

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