C-section rates are persistently high in the South, even though the risky procedures often aren't necessary - USA TODAY

Lowering C-section rates has proved difficult in the South, where maternal and infant health problems are some of the highest in the U.S.

All along, Julia Maeda knew she wanted to have her baby naturally. For her, that meant in a hospital, vaginally, without an epidural for pain relief. This was her first pregnancy. And although she i… [+8344 chars]

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