1. Topic: Are Cesarean sections overly prescribed? Product: volunteer at Johnston Memorial Hospital Woman Pavilion Minnie Kamara Mentor: Jackie King Advisor: Peggy Woods Teacher: Nan Danehower

3. Why I choose my Topic and Product I want to become a OB-GYN it would be nice to learn more about c-sections. I've always heard of women getting cesarean sections and not being able to do anything for some weeks. my mother had a cesarean section I wanted to know what she went through. I am interested in the female anatomy

4. Are cesarean sections overly prescribed? While researching this question I found…… C-section are overly prescribed There has been a 40 percent increase in cesarean sections within the last decade. Most obstetrics would like for babies to be born vaginally. Women aren't realizing that this is a major surgery.

5. Research Facts It takes up to three to four weeks for pain and fatigue to go away. VBACs (vaginal births after cesarean) are safe for most women. A c-section takes about 30 to 60 minutes to finish.

6. Volunteering at the Women's Pavilion For my product I volunteered at the Women’s Pavillion at Johnston Health in Smithfield and got to see and talk to expecting moms. Ask them question about their pregnancy.

7. Obstacles Being told I couldn’t do certain things at the hospital. Not knowing what would be apropriate questions to ask expecting mothers Not being able to take pictures with the mothers. Not managing time wisely.

8. Successes Getting all my paper work turned in on time. Getting my hours done for my product. There's a possibility that I can get a job at the hospital after I get my Cna(certified nursing assistant). Finishing my project on time.

9. Self Reflection I learned that some women have cesarean sections for selfish reasons. Becoming an OB-GYN is still at the top of my list. Nurses do a lot that we don’t get to see. I've learned that I am more of a people person than I thought. Doing this project will helped me understand why some women chose their birthing method.

10. Thank you for your time. Do you have any questions?