Hospital births
The extent and magnificence of the medical discoveries made during the last hundred years is beyond both praise and gratitude. But now that many of the troubles and dangers have been overcome, we must move on – not only to save more lives, but actually to bring happiness to replace the agony of fear. For although the consciousness of a woman’s discomfort can now be dispelled, it is only at a price, for with it goes the awareness of birth and the joyful sensations and emotions that should accompany it. Now we must bring a fuller life, truer to natural law, to women. – Dr. Grantly Dick-Read, M.D
In South Africa’s private health care system, the majority of babies are born in hospital.
The birth method can be one of many. The most common at the moment in South Africa is Caesarean Sections, which are at a staggering 70%!
The second most common is induction of labour. Many of these result in Caesarean Sections which also contributes to the high incidence of Caesareans.
But we also want to discuss Active Birth within a Hospital setting as well as Vaginal Births after Caesareans (VBAC).
Please click on the links below to take you to your page.
Active Birth in a Hospital Setting
Induction of Labour (and Augmentation of labour)
Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC)
List of Active Birth Units in South Africa
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