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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]WHC - 17.5%

Georgetown University - 24.5%

GWU - 25.6%

Sibley - 33.9%

Source - Leapfroggroup.org

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tipsfromadoula
C-Sections are the most common surgical procedure performed in the US. They are a necessary and life-saving tool. There is no perfect way to make your family or meet your baby, and there is no wrong way to give birth.
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The World Health Organization recommends C-Section rates between 10-15% for low-risk, first-time parents with babies who are head down.
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Consumer Report (May 2018) states the most significant factor of who will need a cesarean section is where a person chooses to deliver.
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One of the greatest factors of delivery outcome is the place where someone gives birth. Inside DC, there is a lot of variances. We have WHC with the lowest c-section rate, at 17.5%, and Sibley Memorial Hospital with 33.9%, with Georgetown and GW coming in at the middle of the pack at about 25%.
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Leapfrog Group allows hospitals to voluntarily report number and is only collecting data on a full-term, first time birthers with one baby who’s head down. I.e., when someone says their rate is higher because of breech babies, twins, or repeat c-sections, they’re referencing a different statistic.
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It is your right to ask your provider what their induction of labor, Pitocin use, epidural, and c-section rate is--It is easier and more efficient to align yourself with a provider who shares your values. Going into labor supported by every member of your team ensures no matter the outcome, you’ll feel you made the right decisions for yourself, your baby, your family, and your body.

drsarahcigna
Such an important post! I’m not sure what the LeapFrog groups numbers are from in terms of time frame but recently reported GW’s numbers for 2020 are:

27.6% was the total cesarean delivery rate
17.5% was the primary (first time) cesarean delivery rate
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tipsfromadoula
@drsarahcigna while LeapFrog states that hospitals self report, they don’t give a window in which they collected data. Thank you for providing this necessary, valuable and helpful Information!

drsarahcigna
@tipsfromadoula no problem! Our OB group is very proud of our low Cesarean rate and our collaboration in our Midwifery colleagues![/quote]

Omg. 8 pages and this is the ONLY post that attempted to answer her question!!

Can anyone corroborate or give dates on these? I’m also curious especially about GW.[/quote]

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