Standard Approach to Early Induction of Labor Successfully Reduces Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries
Standard Approach to Early Induction of Labor Successfully Reduces Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries
7 PagesCopyright © 2018 Health Catalyst 1 Standard Approach to Early Induction of Labor Successfully Reduces Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries Success Story HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION Community Hospital PRODUCTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In the U.S., nearly one in three women give birth via cesarean delivery. Rates vary widely by state, ranging from a low of 23 percent to a high of nearly 40 percent. Despite the potential life-saving benefits of a cesarean, this large variation suggests that unnecessary cesarean deliveries are frequently performed and that potentially modifiable factors, such as patient preferences and practice variation among hospitals, systems, and healthcare providers, likely contribute to the high rate. Gunnison Valley Hospital has a long history of safe obstetric care, deliv
