Staggering Cesarean Section Numbers

Across the state of Connecticut Cesarean Section birth numbers have been increasing steadily with the national average, as well as sit above the national average right now at 34.6% as of 2007.
While I have not obtained the percentage rates I would like for cesarean sections at individual hospitals, I have obtained the number of cesarean sections that they are doing annually. At least for the time frame of January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007. While the numbers would be much more effective and understandable with the total number of births that took place at these facilities during this time period (which I am currently working on obtaining) these numbers make a bold statement themselves. I have highlighted the highest numbers in Red, also something to note with these hospitals is they are larger city facilities.
Hospitals highlighted in blue are hospitals with current VBAC bans.

Bridgeport Hospital - 1012 Cesarean Sections
Bristol Hospital - 201 Cesarean Sections
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital - 171 Cesarean Sections
Danbury Hospital - 736 Cesarean Sections
Day Kimball Hospital - 149 Cesarean Sections
Greenwich Hospital - 814 Cesarean Sections (Note : Large Cesarean rate, not a large city)
Griffin Hospital - 247 Cesarean Sections
Hartford Hospital - 1554 Cesarean Sections
Hospital of St. Raphael - 463 Cesarean Sections
John Dempsey Hospital - 370 Cesarean Sections
Johnson Memorial Hospital - 87 Cesarean Sections
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital - 673 Cesarean Sections
Manchester Memorial Hospital - 296 Cesarean Sections
Middlesex Memorial Hospital - 441 Cesarean Sections
Midstate Medical Center - 333 Cesarean Sections
Milford Hospital - 203 Cesarean Sections
New Milford Hospital - 104 Cesarean Sections
Norwalk Hospital - 519 Cesarean Sections
Rockville General Hospital - 117 Cesarean Sections
Saint Francis Hospital - 904 Cesarean Sections
Saint Mary's Hospital - 386 Cesarean Sections
Saint Vincent's Medical Center - 539 Cesarean Sections
Sharon Hospital - 75 Cesarean Sections
Stamford Hospital - 1002 Cesarean Sections
The Hospital of Central Connecticut - 611 Cesarean Sections
Waterbury Hospital - 472 Cesarean Sections
William W. Backus Hospital - 318 Cesarean Sections
Windham Community Memoral Hospital - 129 Cesarean Sections
Yale New Haven Hospital - 1591 Cesarean Sections

Shortly I will have the total number of births that took place at these hospitals so that we can make a percent so see how these hospitals really rank.
I hope this information is able to help you, as well as mothers looking for a place to birth their baby, if they are making the choice for a hospital birth.

Class Success!

Last night we had our second successful Lowering Your Risk for a Cesarean class!
I was floored when 3 people registered, and even more excited when all of them showed up for the class itself. It was an awesome evening, and a great experience.

The upcoming dates for our Lowering Your Risk for a Cesarean Classes are....
September 26th, 2009 - 12noon - 1:30pm
October 10th, 2009 - 12noon - 1:30pm
October 28th, 2009 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
November Class dates are TBA, but they will take place one Wednesday evening, and one Saturday afternoon.
December Classes are pending due to the Holiday's.


Another important event coming up is Wednesday September 9th, 2009 at 6:00pm.
We will be viewing The Business of Being Born at Preferred Pediatrics in Milford.
All are welcome, please contact ICANConnecticut@aol.com or call 203-615-3790 to RSVP.
Bring your Pillows and blankets! Very comfortable and home like viewing!
Snacks are welcome!