RE: [ozmidwifery] questions regarding cs states.

[Wayne and Caroline McCullough]

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Jo, re. Netherland's stats... I obtained the most recent stats available for an article I wrote for Natural Parenting and their rate has gone up from 9.8 per cent in 1998 to 12 per cent in 2000. These were obtained by the Netherland's statistical bureau. This figure is still within the recommended limits set by the World Health Organisation and is a far cry from the stats our own country has. The WHO organisation website may contain information on Australia's caesarean rate compared to other countries but further digging may be required.   Cheers,   Cas.