Many women receive conflicting information about the risks of natural childbirth. ©2000 Corbis Reprinted with permission.

An epidemic of cesareans

Latin America is spending an estimated $425 million annually on over 850,000 needless operations

Ask a wealthy Chilean woman about the birth of her baby these days, and chances are you won't hear much about pushing, breathing or Lamaze...

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