Which of the Following Is TRUE About Rates for C-Sections

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about rates for c-sections and epidurals?

• A) They have been relatively steady over the past three decades.
• B) They are the same in the United States as in most other developed nations.
• C) They vary by doctor, hospital, and even day of the week.
• D) They are higher for births attended by midwives.

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