C-section rates vary widely by hospital, but women often can't see the data

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C-section rates vary widely by hospital, but women often can't see the data

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Roughly one in 10 pregnant women in the US undergoes a cesarean section that experts say could have been avoided. One of the strongest predictors of her risk of a medically unnecessary C-section isn't her age, health, or pregnancy complications — it's the…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-10-10 08:10:01.