How Does Resource Use Differ for Women Who Have Cesarean Sections and Women Who Have Vaginal Delivery?
Average length of hospital stay and total charges are over 40 percent higher for women who have repeat cesarean sections than for women who have vaginal birth after C-section. (Among women who have repeat cesarean sections, some may have attempted a trial of labor first, which led to a longer length of stay.) Women who have primary cesarean sections incur the longest length of stay4.1 daysand the highest total charges$10,200. (This group of women includes those who were unsuccessful with a trial of labor, which may be reflected in the longer length of stay.) Select Figure 16 (10 KB), Resource Use by Women Having Cesarean Sections or Vaginal Deliveries. Figure 16. Resource Use by Women Having Cesarean Sections or Vaginal Deliveries (Text Description) Type of Delivery and Length of Stay Vaginal delivery excluding VBAC: 2.1 days. VBAC: 2.2 days. Primary C-section: 4.1 days. Repeat C-section: 3.3 days. Type of Delivery and Total Hospital Charges Vaginal delivery excluding VBAC: $5,200. VBA
