Ready to make a big purchase, like a car" Where does your thought process begin" First, you?ll likely consider the costs and your family?s needs. Then, the benefits?is it fast" Well-made" High quality"
So, what about the benefits and options of where you will give birth to your baby"  This decision certainly deserves thoughtful consideration. If you?re curious about where to start, The Leapfrog Group has got you covered.
Rating Maternity Care in Hospitals
The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization making giant leaps in keeping patients safe, ensuring they receive quality care, and holding healthcare organizations accountable.
The Leapfrog Hospital Survey evaluates hospital regarding established national safety, quality and efficiency measures. Anyone can access those results at LeapFrogGroup.org to inform their healthcare choices. Hospital Outcomes May Surprise You
The Hospital Survey reports performance in key areas of maternity care including:

Cesarean rates among first-time moms
Cesarean births for moms giving birth for the first time
Scheduled cesarean births
Labor inductions before 39-weeks gestation without a medical reason
Episiotomies: an incision made between the vagina and the anus to widen the vaginal opening to avoid tearing during vaginal childbirth
Screening newborns for jaundice before discharge home
Blood clot prevention in patients undergoing cesarean surgery
High-risk births, such as premature babies

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