The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has just published cesarean rates by hospital for SoonerCare births for July 2010 - September 2010. These rates are being collected as part of the Cesarean Section Quality Initiative.
View Cesarean Section Rates of Local Hospitals
Read our Fact Sheet: Why the public release of cesarean section rates is so important.
Breastfeeding Friendly Worksites
Oklahoma BirthNetwork is proud to be a sponsor of the iniative to recognize worksites in Oklahoma that support breastfeeding mothers when they return to work.
VBAC is available in Oklahoma. It is NOT illegal to have a VBAC in Oklahoma. While some hospital policies do not allow for VBAC services, these services are available in hospitals, birth centers and homes.
Local groups seek to reduce Oklahoma's rising cesarean section rate and associated rising costs.
10 Questions to ask your Provider about VBAC
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The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is pleased to announce that consumer reviews of obstetricians, midwives, hospitals, birth centers, and home birth services in Oklahoma are now available through at thebirthsurvey.com.
Have you given birth in Oklahoma in the last three years? If so, please consider completing the BirthSurvey about your experiences. Your feedback can help other women make informed choices in their care.
