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In the United States in 2004, 18% of births, or nearly 750,000, involved primary C-section
NIH panel: With planned C-section, the frequency of postpartum hemorrhage is lower than with combined planned vaginal delivery and unplanned C-section
There is a risk of iatrogenic prematurity with scheduled C-section
C-section protected against intracranial hemorrhage, neonatal asphyxia, encephalopathy, birth injury, and neonatal infection
Women who opt for elective cesarean for their first delivery may be committing themselves to C-section with subsequent deliveries
In some states, a patient who elects a scheduled C-section at term without obstetric indications may be required to pay for her obstetric care
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