PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Tuesday June 20, 2006

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Tuesday June 20, 2006

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Sutter Health Study Reveals Groundbreaking News for First-time Moms

A new study by the Sutter Health network of hospitals, physician organizations and other health care providers shows that two common labor and delivery practices result in higher rates of unnecessary Caesarean births among first-time mothers. The Sutter Health study was published in June in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The Sutter Health study examined a substantial 41-thousand births at 20 hospitals within the not-for-profit network in Northern California over three years. It found that Caesarean birth rates skyrocketed when first-time mothers experiencing a "normal" pregnancy were either electively induced or admitted too soon into the hospital upon the start of labor. A normal pregnancy was defined as a single baby, head-first at term.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3235816

June 21 Is International Surfing Day

For the second year in a row, surfers around the world will celebrate June 21st as International Surfing Day. The first day of summer has become a day for surfers to come together in a global surf party. Along the coasts surfers will participate in hundreds of organized beach cleanups and group surf sessions, while inland surfers will join together for group paddle-outs through lakes and rivers. Paul Diamond, editor of the recently released book Surfing's Greatest Misadventures, says he'll be joining a Surfrider-sponsored cleanup at Ocean Beach in San Diego. The book presents 30 gripping stories about wipeouts, shark attacks, tsunamis, and comical pranks -- especially recommended for those who can only make it to the couch on June 21st.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3187625

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