Figure 16. Resource Use by Women Having Cesarean Sections or Vaginal Deliveries (Text Description)

Type of Delivery and Length of Stay

Vaginal delivery excluding VBAC: 2.1 days.
VBAC: 2.2 days.
Primary C-section: 4.1 days.
Repeat C-section: 3.3 days.

Type of Delivery and Total Hospital Charges

Vaginal delivery excluding VBAC: $5,200.
VBAC: $5,800.
Primary C-section: $10,200.
Repeat C-section: $8,300.

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