Prenatal attitudes toward vaginal delivery and actual delivery mode: Variation by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status

ConclusionsThere are racial/ethnic differences in chances of cesarean delivery, and these differences are not explained by birth attitudes. Furthermore, our findings suggest that white and high‐socioeconomic status women may be more able to realize their preferences in childbirth.

Source: Birth - September 9, 2017 Category: OBGYN Authors: Laura B. Attanasio, Rachel R. Hardeman, Katy B. Kozhimannil, Kristen H. Kjerulff Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research