And as Steve Busalacchi reports, that may mean greater risks for mothers. The cesarean section rate in the U.S. is up for the third straight year. The State Medical Society of Wisconsin's Doctor Robert DeMott says many of these operations are probably unnecessary. Doctor DeMott says some doctors are hesitant to encourage women to deliver naturally if they previously had a c-section. But DeMott warns that c-sections can lead to bleeding abnormalities, infections and other serious problems.
Some doctors say natural birth can be more risky.
With the State Medical Society's On Air Health Care report, I'm Steve Busalacchi.