By Kathleen Gardner, MD
Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) is an unpleasant, embarrassing fact of life for about one in five women. This condition affects how women feel, the clothing they wear, and where and when they take vacations. It leaves women anemic, tired, and anxious and can have a detrimental impact on both their familial and work relationships.
by Kathleen Gardner, MD
When it comes to having a baby, everyone’s goal is a healthy child who enters the world in a manner that is safe for both the mother and the baby. The majority of deliveries happen naturally and without complications. There are, however, special circumstances in which the delivery of a baby by cesarean section is the best option. This article is a brief discussion of some of the more common instances in which a caesarian section may be the safer choice.