Cycles in medicine often seem to resemble “fads” in fashion. Some have more to do with
opinion, emotion, and publicity than they do with facts or evidence. Cesarean delivery was …

Cesarean delivery has been performed since ancient times with numerous references cited
from Greek mythology and beyond. During the first half of the 16th century, cesarean …

OBJECTIVE To examine physician-documented indications for cesarean delivery in order to
investigate the specific indications contributing to this increase. METHODS We analyzed …

Determining approach to delivery after a previous cesarean is among the most contentious
areas of obstetrics. We present a framework for ethically responsible guidelines and practice …

In present-day obstetrics, cesarean delivery occurs in one in three women in the United
States, and in up to four of five women in some regions of the world. The history of cesarean …

OBJECTIVE: To assess a full dilatation cesarean delivery simulator and to establish expert
consensus on the most effective techniques for safe delivery. METHODS: Three delivery …

Elective cesarean delivery on maternal request is a challenging topic of discussion for
patients, their families, and clinicians. Efforts to reduce the rate of cesarean deliveries should …

Cesarean section rates Percentage Indication Low High Failure to progress 2. 0 4. 0 Repeat
cesarean section 2. 0 6. 0 Breech and abnormal lie 1. 3 3. 5 Fetal distress 1. 5 3. 0 Third …

In 2002, more than one-fourth of all births (26.1%) in the United States were cesarean
deliveries. 1 This is the highest rate ever reported. The reasons for the dramatic increase in …

The cesarean section (CS) rate is very heterogeneous all over the world, reflecting the
differences in the access to healthcare services. In higher-income countries, changes …