A CDC report stated that the growth in first-time C-section patients over the past few years has contributed to an increase in Cesarean deliveries in the U.S.

Women of all ages underwent more primary C-sections between 2019 and 2021, with the cesarean rate reaching 22.4 % in that year. Primary cesarean rates rose by 4% among women in their 20s, 2% among those in their 30s to 34s, and 1% among those in their 35s to 39s. But from 2016 to 2021, the annual repeat cesarean rate, which includes individuals who undergo numerous surgeries, declined gradually by about 1%. (87.6 % to 85.9 %).

The National Vital Statistics System was used to collect the birth certificate data which is included in this CDC report. Further, it was observed that 97% of C-sections are medically necessary; hence the study paves a way for the experts to understand the reason behind the increasing rate of primary C-sections.

(MedPage Today July 6, 2022)