Malpractice Premiums, Rate of C-Sections Rise Together

A great article on why malpractice rates contribute to the rise of cesareans, and of course, we have John Edwards to thank for the massive rise of defensive practices and cesareans.

Blaming Mom

"According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), hospitals spend 60 per cent more for women who are "too posh to push," and choose a caesarian section, which costs about $4,600, over a vaginal birth, which costs $2,800"