Written question asked by Baroness Cumberlege (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 1999. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Monday, 19 July 1999.

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Hayman, Baroness

Question

What are the additional costs of a caesarean delivery compared with a vaginal birth, including all expenses such as capital costs, costs of drugs, resulting morbidity, increased length of stay and professional time. [HL 3636].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3636; 604 c90WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Death Costs Maternity services Childbirth Caesarean sections