OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of increasing numbers of
cesarean deliveries on maternal morbidity. This study was performed for the 2010 National …

The placenta accreta spectrum has become an important contributor to severe maternal
morbidity. The true incidence is difficult to ascertain, but likely falls near 1/1000 deliveries …

OBJECTIVE: Although repeat cesarean deliveries often are associated with serious
morbidity, they account for only a portion of abdominal deliveries and are overlooked when …

Background Management of breech presentation is controversial, particularly in regard to
manipulation of the position of the fetus by external cephalic version (ECV). ECV may …

Concern regarding the association between cesarean delivery and long-term maternal
morbidity is growing as the rate of cesarean delivery continues to increase. Observational …

Objective To examine the sonographic features of transverse lower‐segment uterine
Cesarean section scars in non‐pregnant, premenopausal women and to identify factors …

Abstract Background Objective: To compare the risk of placenta previa at second birth
among women who had a cesarean section (CS) at first birth with women who delivered …

Some women would prefer an elective cesarean delivery to labor. The authors of this
Sounding Board article review the arguments for and against elective cesarean delivery …

Objective To examine the effects of the Term Breech Trial on the medical behaviour of Dutch
obstetricians and on neonatal outcomes. Design Retrospective observational study. Setting …

Primary elective cesarean performed on a patient's request now comprises 4% to 18% of all
cesareans and 14% to 22% of elective cesareans in reported series. Patients most …