Lexington Area Hospital Childbirth Report Card: Obstetrical Procedure Rates and Evidence-Based Care

Having a baby?  Our report card shows rates of the obstetrical procedures for six Lexington-area hospitals, and highlights what evidence-based practice looks like in comparison. 

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The report card addresses the following procedures at Baptist Health Lexington, St. Joseph East, University of Kentucky, Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital, Clark Regional Medical Center, and Frankfort Regional Medical Center:

- Total C-sections
- First-time mother C-section rate
- Vaginal birth after Cesarean rate
- Artificial breaking of the waters rate
- Episiotomy rate

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