In 2000, 22.9 percent of all births in the United States occurred by CD. This rate is the highest total CD rate reported since data collection began in 1989. The vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rate, defined as the proportion of women with a prior CD who delivered vaginally, steadily increased from 1989 to... »

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. National estimates for this occupation Industry profile for this occupation State profile for this occupation Metropolitan area profile for this occupation Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation: Employment (1) Employment RSE (3) Mean hourly wage Mean annual wage... »

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued by the Obstetric and Pediatric Pharmacology Branch (OPPB) (http://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/org/crmc/opp/), Center for Research for Mothers and Children at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development encourages research grant applications to conduct studies to improve existing drug saftey and efficacy, and to develop new drugs for pediatric and obstetric... »