In 2016, almost a third of babies born were delivered by C-section in the United States. According to the American Medical Association, the rate of C-sections medically warranted is about ______. Unwarranted C-sections increase risks for mother and baby.

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The American Medical Association indicates that the rate of C-sections medically warranted is about 20%. Rates above this suggest that many C-sections may not be medically necessary, increasing risks for both mother and baby.

In 2016, Almost a Third of Babies Born Were Delivered