Updated Atlanta hospital c-section rates
These numbers are calculated from information at www.gahospitalpricecheck.org. Unfortunately, they no longer have Northside or Northside Cherokee listed, so those two hospitals’ numbers are through September of 2008.
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Tags: atlanta, Atlanta Medical Center, birth, c-section, cesarean, childbirth, Georgia, Hospital, Kennestone, North Fulton, Northside, Wellstar
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This is great information!
1 Megan said this (January 29, 2010 at 6:26 pm)
What about Emory Eastside?
2 Natalie said this (January 29, 2010 at 7:04 pm)
Thanks for posting! It’s interesting about North Fulton’s rate. Although it’s rate is over the recommendation, I know that they are the only local hospital that will perform waterbirths, right? You can see that their rate reflects their promotion for alternatives and choices for moms in labor. I hope other hospitals/doctors will follow the lead!
3 olivia johnston said this (January 29, 2010 at 7:59 pm)
I’ll calculate Emory Eastside this weekend.
North Fulton and Atlanta Medical Center both offer a waterbirth option. Hopefully Emory Johns Creek will eventually too.
And of course, there’s always homebirth! Just as safe for moms and babies, with cesarean rates closer to 5%.
4 laurafields said this (January 29, 2010 at 8:10 pm)