A couple of months ago, the renowned obstetrician Dr Michael Odent warned of the common use of drugs and surgeries during labour. The reliance on modern aids during labour could cost women their natural ability to give birth. How valid was Odent’s alarm and what explains the increase in caesarean section procedures? Consultant  Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Dr Raman Subramaniam explains.

A couple of months ago, the renowned obstetrician Dr Michael Odent warned of the common use of drugs and surgeries during labour. The reliance on modern aids during labour could cost women their natural ability to give birth. How valid was Odent&rsquo;s alarm and what explains the increase in caesarean section procedures? Consultant &nbsp;Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Dr Raman Subramaniam explains.

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