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Why has CANA been established?
The decision to start the network was based on:
� the increase in public debate on the safety of caesareans versus vaginal birth,
� the increase in international research interest comparing caesareans to vaginal birth
� the prevalence of misinformation regarding caesareans in the media, the health system and society, and
� inequities within the current health system including:
o inappropriate policies regarding caesareans and birth after caesarean.
o concerns regarding women’s right to make informed choice about their birth care and
o inability for women to access their choice of care provider and model of care which potentially could negatively impact on the safety (physical, social, psychological, cultural) of their babies births and birth outcomes.
CANA is a participating organisation under the umbrella of the Maternity Coalition Inc. Website copyright (c) CANA 2006. Updated March 2007.