VOICED : Epidemia de cesareas en Brasil

In Brazil, over half of the births are cesarean, a trend that concerns health authorities but is preferred by many women for convenience. The high rate, especially in private clinics, is due to the procedure's predictability and speed. However, cesareans pose risks, such as respiratory issues in babies. The Brazilian government is promoting natural births through initiatives like training healthcare staff and educating mothers, aiming to shift societal attitudes.

What is one reason mothers like Paula prefer cesarean births?

• To follow traditional family practices

• To reduce the cost of childbirth

• To ensure a natural birth experience

• To avoid the unpredictability of natural labor

Why do private clinics in Brazil have a higher rate of cesarean births?

• Patients demand it more frequently

• It is less expensive than natural birth

• Doctors find it a quicker and more predictable procedure

• They have more advanced medical equipment

What is a potential risk of performing a cesarean section before contractions begin?

• Greater likelihood of multiple births

• Longer recovery time for the mother

• Higher chance of respiratory issues in the baby

• Increased risk of infection for the mother

What did the health minister label the widespread practice of cesarean sections?

• A cultural tradition

• A necessary medical advancement

• A public health crisis

• An epidemic

What is one strategy the government is using to promote natural births?

• Mandating natural births in public hospitals

• Offering financial incentives for natural births

• Launching educational programs in hospitals

• Reducing the number of available cesarean surgeries