The cesarean birth epidemic: Trends, causes, and solutions

We should anticipate a continued slow fall in cesarean birth rates over time as initiatives for health care improvement help us focus on strategies to avoid interference in the normal process of labor and vaginal birth. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 1996;175:369-74.)

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Published in:	American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Vol. 175; no. 2; pp. 369 - 374
Main Authors:	Porreco, Richard P., Thorp, James A.
Format:	Journal Article Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	Philadelphia, PA Mosby, Inc 01-08-1996 Elsevier
Subjects:	Biological and medical sciences Breech Presentation Cesarean birth Cesarean Section - statistics & numerical data Cesarean Section, Repeat Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation Dystocia Female Fetal Distress Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Medical sciences Obstetrical techniques Pregnancy trends Unnecessary Procedures United States North America America Cesarean birth trends Human Delivery disorders Epidemiology Surgery Cesarean section Trend analysis
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Summary:	We should anticipate a continued slow fall in cesarean birth rates over time as initiatives for health care improvement help us focus on strategies to avoid interference in the normal process of labor and vaginal birth. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 1996;175:369-74.)
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ISSN:	0002-9378 1097-6868
DOI:	10.1016/S0002-9378(96)70148-5