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August 8, 2025JAMA Network OpenOpen Access

Trends in Labor After Cesarean Delivery Access in the US

Brittany L. Ranchoff Kimberley H. Geissler Sarah L. Goff Elizabeth R. Bertone‐Johnson Mary T. Paterno Laura B. Attanasio

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Key Points

Labor access post-cesarean delivery has shown varying trends across different counties in the US.
The study identifies significant changes in access over the years 2016 to 2021.
Cross-sectional analysis of county-level data reveals disparities in labor access for women after cesarean delivery.
Findings highlight the need for policy adjustments to improve labor access in underserved areas.

Implication

Cross-sectional study analyzes county-level trends in labor access post-cesarean delivery in the US, indicating potential disparities.

Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines county-level trends in labor after cesarean delivery access across the US from 2016 to 2021.

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Ranchoff et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bd2a54b1d3bfb60edf71 https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.26224

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