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The increased rate of cesarean section in the United States has been the subject of many editorials over the last 3 years and the very recent spurt in elective cesareans has triggered commentary varying from "this is unconscionable" to "why not?"

Cesarean Delivery Rates and Pregnancy Outcomes

October 1, 2006

The increased rate of cesarean section in the United States has been the subject of many editorials over the last 3 years and the very recent spurt in elective cesareans has triggered commentary varying from "this is unconscionable" to "why not?"