Background Recent literature on the effect of induction of labour (compared with expectant
management) has provided conflicting results. Reviews of observational studies generally …

Background This paper critically reviews published tools and indicators currently used to
measure maternity care performance within Europe, focusing particularly on whether and …

Background Cesarean deliveries outnumbered vaginal deliveries in Turkey. The aim of this
study is to analyze the CS rates, sizes of the groups and their contribution to CS in the …

Cesarean section rates have become a political issue, attracting the attention of
governments, health bureaucrats and professional organizations. In some instances this has …

Abstract Introduction The Robson Ten Group Classification System is widely used for the
audit of cesarean section (CS) rates. However, CS rate alone is a poor quality indicator and …

There is an increasing awareness of maternal somatic birth trauma, which affects many
more women than previously thought, primarily in the form of anal sphincter and levator ani …

The Robson ten-group classification system is a recognized effective method of assessing
caesarean rate. It is based on dividing patients into ten mutually exclusive groups, focusing …

Introduction and hypothesis Forceps delivery and length of second stage are risk factors of
maternal birth trauma, ie, levator ani muscle (LAM) avulsion and anal sphincter trauma. The …

Objective To examine the use of quality control performance charts to analyze cesarean
rates nationally. Methods Information on cesarean rates was obtained for all 19 Irish …

Stillbirth is one of the most adverse pregnancy outcomes. The rate of stillbirth in high income
countries has remained stagnant in recent decades. This study aimed to determine the …