Show notes: April is Cesarean Awareness Month. Statistics indicate that cesarean sections account for more than 1 in 5 of all childbirths worldwide. In this episode we talk about reasons you might need a cesarean, ways to reduce preventable c-sections, how to determine which is which, what to do if you do find yourself needing to head to the OR during childbirth and what to expect during the time of recovery. Links mentioned in this episode: B.R.A.I.N. Bwana Ni Mchunganji Wangu Resources used to prepare this episode: International Cesarean Awareness Network. (2020, January 14). FAQs about Cesareans - International Cesarean Awareness Network. International Cesarean Awareness Network - Education, Support, & Advocacy for Birth Justice & Healing. https://www.ican-online.org/faqs-about-cesareans/ World Health Organization: WHO. (2021, June 16). Caesarean section rates continue to rise, amid growing inequalities in access. who.int. https://www.who.int/news/item/16-06-2021-caesarean-section-rates-continue-to-rise-amid-growing-inequalities-in-access