[1.38] Dr Pat talks about whether the increase in maternal age is related to the increase in c-sections.

[2.45] Dr Pat and Brigid compare the maternal age and number of children women were having in the 1960s to 2026.

[5.23] Dr Pat and Brigid compare the medical complexities women had in the 1960s to 2026.

[6.14] Dr Pat and Brigid talk about IVF pregnancies and Caesarean sections.

[9.20] Dr Pat talks about the use of electronic fetal monitoring in labour.

[13.07] Dr Pat and Brigid talk about maternal and fetal mortality.

[15.45] Dr Pat talks about age related caesarean sections.

[18.28] Dr Pat and Brigid talk about ‘precious pregnancies’.

[19.59] Dr Pat talks about people’s tolerance for uncertainty in pregnancy.

[20.38] Dr Pat talks about the implication for care providers for doing a vaginal birth when a c-section is necessary.

[24.37] Dr Pat tells listeners to have a listen to episode 165. Should I choose private or public care?

[25.43] Dr Pat and Brigid talk about the cycle of repeat caesarean sections.

[27.24] Dr Pat talks about VBAC success rates.

[28.29] Brigid gives some statistics around this.

[31.09] Dr Pat and Brigid talk about the idea of a ‘modern birth’.

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