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201652 minPGdocumentary

The C-Section Controversy

201652 minPGdocumentary

In just 20 years, the global rate of C-section births has nearly doubled, raising questions about its necessity and medical implications.

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In just 20 years, the global rate of C-section births has nearly doubled, raising questions about its necessity and medical implications.

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Antje Christ

Antje Christdirector

Antje Christ

Antje Christwriter

Edda Fischercast

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In hospitals around the world, the rise in cesarean section births has sparked debate among medical professionals and expectant parents. Over the past two decades, the global rate of C-sections has nearly doubled. This documentary investigates the medical and societal implications of this trend. It questions whether these procedures are lifesaving interventions or unnecessary surgeries. Through interviews with healthcare providers and families, the film addresses the complexities surrounding childbirth in modern medicine.

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