The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics has recently reported that cesarean section rates in the U.S. have reached an unprecedented high. The most recent CDC data from 2007 reported that 1.4 million, almost a third of all births, were C-sections, with the rate of cesareans having increased by 53 percent between 1996 and 2007.
The CDC used data from birth certificates to determine these rate increases, which were seen in all ages, races and ethnicities. The highest C-section rates were found to be in New Jersey, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and West Virginia.
As for the reason behind this significant increase in cesarean sections, researchers believe it is probably due to older mothers (almost half of mothers age 40 to 54 had C-sections) and the concern of complications with vaginal delivery, with most doctors now opting for a C-section for breech (buttocks or feet first) position births. In addition, some hospitals recommend C-sections for women who have had a previous C-section instead of attempting a vaginal delivery (VBAC).
For women who have VBACs, their is a slightly higher risk of a ruptured uterus, which can result in hysterectomy or death of the mother or baby. Injury to the mother and infant during labor and delivery can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional. If your child has suffered a birth injury that may have been preventable, please call or e-mail Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. today. One of our experienced birth injury attorneys will evaluate your case for free. We have helped clients with Bronx birth injury, Queens birth injury, Brooklyn birth injury and Long Island birth injury cases.
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