Comparison of Select OB Outcomes
| Preterm Birth | Primary C-Section | Low-Risk C-Section | Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 10.4% | 22.8% | 26.6% | 13.0% |
| Oklahoma | 11.0% | 22.9% | 25.4% | - |
| Oklahoma County | 11.8% | 22.8% | - | - |
| Nexus Health | 6.8% | 11.3% | 19.0% | 10.2% |
| Healthy People 2030 Target | 9.4% | 10-20%* | 23.6% | N/A |
*Recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Association of Perinatal Medicine (EAPM). Not a Healthy People 2030 Target.
Definitions
-Preterm birth: delivery prior to 37 weeks gestation
-Primary C-section: the 1st time a mom has a C-section (cesarean delivery)
-Low-Risk C-section: first-time moms, are at least 37 weeks pregnant, carrying a single baby, and the baby is head down for delivery
-Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension: includes gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets)