Disparate Rates of Cesarean Delivery in Term Nulliparous Women with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Conclusion Even after controlling for multiple comorbidities, hypertension remained a significant risk factor for cesarean delivery in nulliparous women at term. Hypertensive women may therefore represent an important target population in efforts aimed at reduction of cesarean rates. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: American Journal of Perinatology - February 28, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Penfield, Christina A. Nageotte, Michael P. Wing, Deborah A. Tags: SMFM Fellowship Series Article Source Type: research