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Despite the known risk factors, Cesarean Delivery rates continue to climb in much of the western world. Yet, the risk of cesarean delivery varies as much as 10 fold from hospital to hospital in America. It seems clear that individual provider and hospital practices has more to do with cesarean rates than maternal-fetal wellness. This presentation will discuss practices shown to decrease the risk of cesarean section and will discuss what the Labor and Delivery nurse can do to help prevent cesarean section within their facilities.