This review examines the relation between the mode of delivery and development of the
immune system in the offspring. Recent epidemiological studies provide evidence that …

The percentage of United States cesarean births increased from 20.7% in 1996 to 31.1% in
2006. Cesarean rates increased for women of all ages, race/ethnic groups, and gestational …

In 2011, 1 in 3 women who gave birth in the United States did so by cesarean delivery.
Cesarean birth can be lifesaving for the fetus, the mother, or both in certain cases. However …

DHHS publication; no.(PHS) 2013-1120 Objectives: This report presents 2010 data on US
births according to a wide variety of characteristics. Data are presented for maternal …

Summary Background Every year, 1· 1 million babies die from prematurity, and many
survivors are disabled. Worldwide, 15 million babies are born preterm (< 37 weeks' …

OBJECTIVE: To examine physician-documented indications for cesarean delivery in order to
investigate the specific factors contributing to the increasing cesarean delivery rate …

This report presents 2001 data on US births according to maternal demographics (age, live-
birth order, marital status, race, Hispanic origin, and educational attainment); maternal …

Objectives—This report presents 2005 data on US births according to a wide variety of
characteristics. Data are presented for maternal demographic characteristics including age …

Objective To investigate risk factors and pregnancy outcome of patients with placenta previa.
Methods A population-based study comparing all singleton pregnancies of women with and …

Background: At the turn of the 20th century, women commonly died in childbirth due to
rachitic pelvis. Although rickets virtually disappeared with the discovery of the hormone …