2012 Cesarean Rates for California

The Cesarean stats for 2012 are out for the CA hospitals – Check them out here

These rates are from OSHPD and are the TOTAL cesarean rates, not the risk adjusted

Here are the local numbers:

42.0% – Good Samaritan (listed under Northern Cal) 32.8% – El Camino – Mt View 32.6% – Sequoia . . . → Read More: 2012 Cesarean Rates for California

Type of Caregiver Can Make a Big Difference in Labor Experience

Continuous Labor Support Reduces Risk of Cesarean Section and Other Adverse Outcomes in Women and Newborns

Source: Childbirth Connection

Excellent article talking about current research showing the benefits of continuous labor support / birth doula care!

“Women who labor with a dedicated support companion are less likely than women without such support to experience a . . . → Read More: Type of Caregiver Can Make a Big Difference in Labor Experience