Harv Van Mdwf Stats...incl some vba2c....

[Paige, CPM]

Just saw this in my inbox, though it would be good to share...

Harvard Vanguard CNM practice stats by hospitals that they practice in. 

Brigham and Women's Hospital- 829 births by CNMs

Primary c-section rate 12.4 %

Repeat c-section rate 1%

Successful VBAC 63.6%

 

Newton Wellesley Hospital - 474 births by CNMs

Primary c-section rate 9.6%

Repeat c-section rate 1%

Successful VBAC 84.8%

(Accepts women who have had two prior c-sections case by case)

 

Lowell General Hospital - 328 births by CNMs

Primary c-section rate 12.6%

Repeat c-section rate 3.8%

Successful VBAC 52.6%

[Maurine]

Thanks for this!  Was this on a listserv or something (and can I join)?  I am delivering at NW...good to see they have good rates! 

[Paige, CPM]

I believe it was originally on the Boston or MA doula list serve (from a midwife who is affiliated with HV) and then made it to the Mass Midwives listserve where I picked it up and put it here.

All the best with your baby!  :o) !