Time trends in births and cesarean deliveries among women with disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although it is likely that childbearing among women with disabilities is increasing, no empirical data have been published on changes over time in the numbers of women with disabilities giving birth. Further, while it is known that women with disabilities are at increased risk of cesarean delivery, temporal trends in cesarean deliveries among women with disabilities have not been examined.

Objective

To assess time trends in births by any mode and in primary cesarean deliveries among women with physical, sensory, or intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study using linked vital records and hospital discharge data from all deliveries in California, 2000-2010 (n = 4,605,061). We identified women with potential dis

SUBMITTER: Horner-Johnson W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5544013 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature