https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate/page/2#post-99979 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:00:03 +0000 Goldilocks1107 99979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like Wisconsin is just over 25% overall (which I feel pretty good about, since it seems that the latest stat is most states are over 30%).<br /> The latest stats (2009) say my hospital is 26.9%. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate/page/2#post-99759 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:35:06 +0000 owlmom 99759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are a lot of other factors that go into this that you can't see in a simple percentage. One of the hospitals with the lowest rates in my city is NOT a hospital I would want to use for any reason. You couldn't pay me enough to give birth there even if their c-section rate was 1%. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate/page/2#post-99682 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:15:57 +0000 dc yoga bee 99682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Man they don't even post Georgia. Is it it just me or is Washington DC not listed. I mean I know it's a district and all, but they count too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate/page/2#post-99636 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:44:23 +0000 runsyellowlites 99636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinpye: Are you able to see if that's a "risk adjusted rate" or is that they're straight rate?</p> <p>Gosh seeing all of these rates &amp; many of them being "total" rates just makes me more upset about our hospitals "risk-adjusted rate" UGH! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate/page/2#post-99590 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:58:49 +0000 erinpye 99590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>33.7%, however it's a very large, metro area hospital where a lot of women have scheduled, elective c-sections. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate/page/2#post-99169 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:51:46 +0000 Crisark 99169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Holy crap, the hospital closest to me is at 64% !!!<br /> The one I will likely deliver at is at 33.5%, much better!<br /> I've already had two vaginal births but I have issues with preclampsia so some physician's like to do an elective Csection which I wouldn't want.<br /> Such a huge difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-99050 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:20:33 +0000 runsyellowlites 99050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Nskillet: I wish all states got them the same! Like I had said, Texas rates on this list are "risk-adjusted primary cesarean rates" so they are for low-risk 1st time cesarean moms.... not high risk and not repeat.</p> <p>That actually scares me even more for my city b/c they don't do vbac in the hospitals here SO that 40+% doesn't even include elective repeats! eek! Especially since "elective" or not absolutely necessary cesareans have raised mortality risks for both mom AND baby. =/ </p> <p>I really wish all states retrieved their data like Texas though so we could look at it more objectively &amp; accurately! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98966 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:24:54 +0000 Nskillet 98966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: exactly. These are just stats without and discriminating data about how the numbers were arrived at.</p> <p>My hospital landed in the mid 30%. But also has a NICU and other variables to consider.</p> <p>Regardless of means, healthy delivery is delivery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98872 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:34:57 +0000 mrsjyw 98872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They don't list MI rates by hospital, but the state average is 35%?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98747 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:57:40 +0000 lovehoneybee 98747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The hospital we're delivering at is 38.1%. The hospital down the street from us is 21.6%, but the NICU isn't nearly as good as the one we're delivering at, and that was a major consideration for us...and the second hospital never called back when I tried to make an appointment. I'm not thrilled with the C-sec rate at our hospital, but I get my primary care from a midwife, and we like the hospital and our satellite clinic, so I'll take it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98647 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:13:14 +0000 skibobrown 98647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're 31.8%. Not great, but I know they're actively trying to lower it. Also, they claim their rate is on the higher side b/c they're one of the hospitals in the area w/ the highest level of NICU, so a lot of high risk pregnancies end up delivering there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98618 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:50:04 +0000 autumnlove 98618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The hospital I delivered at was pretty new so I'm not sure of the C-section rate... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98503 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:48:51 +0000 MsMini 98503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The hospital I work and will deliver at was like 14% last year (that just the straight count up the numbers and divide number of sections by total number of births from the birth book). From my experiences working there, I have every confidence that they only do c-sections when necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98499 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:45:45 +0000 bpcmarj 98499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our hospital is 22.1%. This is in laaaaaaaarge part due to the fact that my midwife exclusively delivers at this hospital, and she has a really low c-section rate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98400 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:35:19 +0000 pelikila 98400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The hospital I used shows at 40.1% for the Cesarean rate. I was not in that percentage! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98396 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:31:58 +0000 joyjoy 98396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hospital is 31.8%. It's higher than I thought it would be since I chose this hospital because it's known to be very friendly towards natural births and midwifery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98365 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:14:20 +0000 Mrs. Pen 98365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh that's a cool resource, thanks for the site!<br /> The hospital where I delivered has a 16% rate, definitely one of the lowest in the area! the other hospital in my area that I had been considering using is 13% and it's the lowest in my state. Pretty awesome! However, both these hospitals are 1 hr+ away from where I live, I actually chose my hospital because of the low c-section rate and the doctor's reputation for respecting mom's wishes to go natural. I had a great experience.</p> <p>The hospital that is local to me, 15 min away, has a 32.8% rate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98361 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:09:35 +0000 HabesBabe 98361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hospital is 30%... here's hoping I'll be part of the other 70%! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98355 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:05:20 +0000 BananaPancakes 98355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far mine's at 26.2%. Not horrible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98321 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:39:12 +0000 mrstilly 98321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The hospital I delivered at is 33.6%. I'm surprised it is that high - they did everything they could to (successfully) avoid a C-Section when I had DS. The hospital is in a very natural-granola kind of town, so I'm really surprised the rate is that high. </p> <p>Interestingly, the hospital I was delivered at (in my home town) has one of the lowest rates in upstate NY at 24%. They also have a new maternity ward with awesome birthing suites. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98269 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:40:25 +0000 calsmom 98269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: Below is the link to the most recent c-section rates I could find in GA....</p> <p><a href="http://blogginboutbirthandmore.blogspot.com/2008/12/cesarean-rates-atlanta.html" rel="nofollow">http://blogginboutbirthandmore.blogspot.com/2008/12/cesarean-rates-atlanta.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98264 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:38:29 +0000 calsmom 98264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: I am curious. We need to write the state dept to find out though. (?!) Too much trouble to go through lol :P. I know that the reputation of that hospital is where you want to go here if you are having a high-risk pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98256 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:36:24 +0000 runsyellowlites 98256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: I'm so glad that there are more midwives delivering in hospitals now! Because that does really lower rates!</p> <p>@Leialou: A friend of mine moved from a hospital birth to a birthing center &amp; LOVED it... she just recently had her 2nd lo all natural at the same birthing center. =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98254 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:35:02 +0000 runsyellowlites 98254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@marriedandlovingit: Wow I can't believe they aren't available... I'd also ask them if their rate is a "risk-adjusted rate" or just overall.</p> <p>Like I told a pp Texas' rates are "risk adjusted primary cesarean rates" so they don't include high risk or repeats in that number. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98225 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:21:04 +0000 calsmom 98225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They won't post Georgia's rates. I do know that the hospital we are delivering at is one of the highest though. They deal with a lot of high-risk births so I am sure that plays a big part. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98220 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:19:12 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 98220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>33.8% at the hospital my gynecologist works out of. When I get pregnant I am going to tour some birth centers before making a decision. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98206 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:07:37 +0000 daniellemybelle 98206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The hospital I want to deliver at is 31.5%. Definitely not great, but the lowest in the state of a large hospital. All the ones lower are small regional hospitals, which I would imagine don't take as many high-risk moms. They also have a midwife practice, which lowers your chance of a C section by 50%. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98205 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:58:18 +0000 runsyellowlites 98205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: I guess I should go in and tell the hospital I think I have appendicitis &amp; see if they just take me back to surgery! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98202 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:57:11 +0000 mrsjazz 98202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I just noticed that. I went to the NYState site and got the updated rates.</p> <p>@runsyellowlites: Well, the girl thought she was pregnant! </p> <p>@Mrsbells: Even if she had that psychological disorder where someone thinks they're pregnant--doctors are supposed to monitor the baby, too! Two of the doctors are still at the hospital and would've possibly been on call if I stayed with that practice. Yikes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-does-your-hospital-rate#post-98201 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:57:05 +0000 runsyellowlites 98201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: They are for Texas... I'm not sure about the other states.</p> <p>What really freaked me is when I saw the 100% for one hospital. I actually went &amp; checked the dshs site &amp; it was accurate! I went and looked on the hospital site JUST to make sure they weren't like a high risk hospital or something &amp; nope, just a regular ol' Medical &amp; Surgical Hospital. *gasp*</p> <p>ETA: the dshs site I checked is "risk-adjusted primary cesarean rates" =/ </p>