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First Births: A Review Of The United States Primary Cesarean Section Rate And Recommendations For Further Study, Dorothy Allen

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The cesarean section (CS) rate has increased exponentially worldwide over the past twenty years, and today it is the “most common major surgical procedure in the United States” (Boyle et al., 2013). CS is associated with increased morbidity and mortality for both mothers and newborns, and lowering the national CS rate has become a national health concern (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2014). Once a woman has her first CS (the primary CS), it is very likely that all of her subsequent deliveries will also be by CS. Thus, preventing primary CS is critical for reducing the overall CS …