American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 2015
Do laborists improve delivery outcomes for laboring women in California community hospitals?
We sought to determine the impact of the laborist staffing model on cesarean rates and maternal morbidity in California community hospitals. ⋯ We were unable to demonstrate differences in cesarean and maternal childbirth complication rates in community hospitals with and without laborists. Further efforts are needed to understand how the laborist staffing model contributes to neonatal outcomes, cost and efficiency of care, and patient and physician satisfaction.