Trends in Cesarean Delivery for Twin Births in the United States

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Authors

Henry Lee · University of California, San Francisco

Abstract

Cesarean delivery rates for twin births increased dramatically from 1995 to 2008. This increase is significantly higher than that which could be explained by an increase in cesarean delivery for breech presentation of either the presenting or second twin.

Topics & Keywords

Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Global Maternal and Child Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 118, Issue 5, pp. 1095-1101

DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e3182318651

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