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The top five unnecessary tests and treatments have been identified in newborn medicine

The Top Five Unnecessary Tests, Treatments in Newborn Medicine

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Consensus reached on top five items that are overused as part of Choosing Wisely campaign
The U.S. birth rate remained at an all-time low in 2013

CDC: U.S. Birth Rate Reaches Historic Low

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Drop in teen birth rate, poor economy explain downward trend
Home births without a midwife or doctor present -- which have been linked to increased risk of infant death and disease -- have jumped 79 percent in the United States in recent years

ACOG: More Women Opting for Unsupervised Home Births

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ACOG recommends doctor of midwife be present even for generally healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy
Fewer pregnant women had cesarean section births in Canadian hospitals that took part in a C-section review program

Collaborative Program Reduces Unnecessary C-Section Rates

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Newborn complications also decreased, Canadian researchers report
The American Academy of Pediatrics has just released updated guidelines for judging whether or not a newborn is ready for hospital discharge. The guidelines are published online April 27 in Pediatrics.

AAP: Updated Guidelines on Newborn Hospital Release

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Number of factors need to be considered, according to American Academy of Pediatrics
The U.S. birth rate remained at an all-time low in 2013

CDC: U.S. Birth Rate at All-Time Low

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While average age of first motherhood continued to increase