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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ariana Baio

Florida is offering C-sections outside of hospitals, sparking fears of complications

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Florida has passed a law that will allow some cesarean sections to take place outside of a hospital setting but doctors have warned that it poses serious safety risks to patients.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the legislation in March to allow “advanced birth centers” to perform planned, low-risk, C-sections as part of an effort to expand access to maternal healthcare in the state.

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