By 1990, the Lao PDR was the third largest producer of illicit opium and. had the second highest rate of addiction in the world. However, through. its first Drug Control Programme (1994-1999) and the ensuing Balanced. Approach to Opium Elimination (2000-2005), the Lao PDR reduced opium. significantly.
A cesarean section is the delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) in the mother's belly and uterus. It is often called a C-section. In most cases, a woman can be awake during the birth and be with her newborn soon afterward. See a picture of a delivery by C-section. If you are pregnant, chances are good that you will be able to deliver your baby through the birth canal (vaginal birth). But there are cases when a C-section is needed for the safety of the mother or baby. So even if you plan on a vaginal birth, it's a good idea to learn about C-section, in case the unexpected happens.
Nearly one in three women in the U.S. deliver their babies by C-section, either for elective reasons, or because of a risk to mother or child. As with any surgical procedure, there are benefits and disadvantages to C-sections that need to be carefully considered. There are benefits to a C-section, especially practically speaking, says Iffath Hoskins, MD, chair of the department of OB/GYN at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.