Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Cesarean Birth and Maternal Morbidity in a Low-Risk, Nulliparous Cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate race and ethnicity differences in cesarean birth and maternal morbidity in low-risk nulliparous people at term.

Methods

We conducted a secondary analysis of a randomized trial of expectant management compared with induction of labor in low-risk nulliparous people at term. The primary outcome was cesarean birth. Secondary outcome was maternal morbidity, defined as: transfusion of 4 or more units of red blood cells, any transfusion of other products, postpartum infection, intensive care unit admission, hysterectomy, venous thromboembolism, or maternal death. Multivariable modified Poisson regression was used to evaluate associations between race and ethnicity, cesarean birth, and maternal morbidity. Indication for cesarean birth was assessed using multiva

SUBMITTER: Debbink MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8678297 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature