Birthing In Louisville
The Center for Disease Control, lists the following C-section rates from 2006 in it’s most recent release in December of 2007:
United States 31.1%
Kentucky 34.5%
The cesarean section rate remains at an alarmingly higher rate than the 10-15% average recommended by the World Heath Organization (WHO). WHO estimates that over half of all cesarean sections performed in the United States are unnecessary.
In the February/March 2008 issue, “Fit Pregnancy” magazine ran an article grading the 50 largest U.S. cities on issues such as “Maternal and Infant Health Risk” & “Birth Options.” Louisville scored an F+ and D+, respectively.
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Hospital cesarean rates in Louisville, KY and statewide
VBAC Ban information