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TWO SIDED: Doctors say, most women these days opt for a c-sec to avoid labour pains.

TWO SIDED: Doctors say, most women these days opt for a c-sec to avoid labour pains.

Caesarean delivery, not all that safe

India is one of the few countries where more than 50 per cent of women opt for caesarean deliveries as opposed to normal child birth. But very few realise the consequences of going with the nature or against it.

CRIMINAL RECORD: The C-section was done 3-months ago allegedly by 15-yr-old Dhileepan.

15-yr-old surgeon's parents held

15-year-old Dhileepan Raj performed a C-Section to make a world record.

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DANGEROUS DOTAGE: File picture of Dr Murugesan his wife Gandhimathi and son Dilipan. (AP)

15-year-old 'surgeon' gets away

State says medical fraternity should take action, Medical Council says it has no jurisdiction.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/15yearold-surgeon-gets-away/43374-3.html

NEW ARRIVAL: Caesarean section births should be restricted between 15 to 20 per cent, says WHO.

More women opt for caesarean delivery

Caesarean section deliveries rate is almost as high as 65 per cent in the private hospitals in New Delhi.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/more-women-opt-for-caesarean-delivery/38634-17.html

SAFE HANDS: Caesarean section in expectant mothers has to be carried out by competent obstetricians.

Rise in Caesarean births raise concern

Caesarean section is a favoured procedure for expectant mothers but can be risky if not carried out by experts.

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