OHSU research finds persistent racial disparities in cesarean births

Findings highlight critical need to address inequities, structural racism in maternal health care

By Nicole Rideout November 17, 2025 Portland, Oregon

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Aaron B. Caughey, M.D., Ph.D., is the chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and associate dean for Women’s Health Research and Policy, OHSU School of Medicine. (OHSU)