Yes where I work they are pulled apart. Never knew it had a name but I can ask. I have only ever seen this way done and have being seeing c/s for 5yrs in what I would call a backward rural hospital which is far from up to date with new practices.
thats promising.

It could be that the method is only new to me.

I have requested info from the RWH in Melbourne and I got a reply that said the query has been passed onto the medical staff....so I should get more info soon.