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How Often Is A Caesarian Section Really Necessary?
In Brazil, half of all births are by Caesarian Section - why?
In Brazil, half of all births are by Caesarian Section, resulting in a high maternal mortality rate – why? And are C-sections done without good reason in the West?
Also on the programme: Thailand has passed a law to try and stop sex trafficking, but the flesh trade continues to grow. Plus, this week's diary comes from a psychiatrist in the Ukraine struggling with the collapse of the healthcare system since the split from Russia.
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