All of the following have contributed to the increase in maternity-related health care costs except:
1. early postpartum discharges.
2. maternal medical risk factors such as diabetes.
3. the use of high-tech equipment.
4. the cost of care for LBW infants.
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1. Correct. Early postpartum discharges have reduced costs.
2. Incorrect. High risk factors increase health costs.
3. Incorrect. High-tech equipment increases health costs.
4. Incorrect. LBW or high risk infants increase health costs.
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