Labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates, according to new research published in the journal Nursing Outlook.
Ensuring sufficient staffing levels in birthing units could help hospitals lower cesarean section rates, according to a study published Jan. 28 in Nursing Outlook.
Only a small percent of women plan an elective c section for the birth of their baby. A survey in the United States revealed that only 1% of women who underwent a primary (first time) c-section ...