Since the first mention of fetal programming of adult health and disease, a plethora of
programming events in early life has been suggested. These have included intrauterine and …

Caesarean section and instrumental delivery rates are increasing in many parts of the world
for a range of cultural and medical reasons, with limited consideration as to how 'mode of …

Birth by caesarean section is rising rapidly around the world and is associated with a range
of adverse short and long-term outcomes in offspring. The latter include features of the …

Caesarean Section (CS) is the most common obstetric surgery performed today. With
advancement of anaesthesia and technique resulting in improved outcome and safety, its …

In recent years, the worldwide percentage of deliveries by caesarean section has increased.
However, this has only improved obstetric outcomes in low-income countries [1, 2] …

Use of Caesarean sections has notably increased in many countries. This article reviews
existing cohort type studies to compare subsequent reproduction after Caesarean section …

Objective: To determine the clinical outcome of vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC)
in a Dutch population with a low overall caesarean section (CS) rate of 6.5%. Study Design …

In the United States, the rate of cesarean delivery (CD) has increased up to 48% since 1996,
reaching a level of 31.8% in 2007. 1 This trend is reflected in many parts of the world, with …

Objective: To estimate the impact of caesarean delivery on the incidence of selected
neonatal outcomes. Patients and methods: A 15-year, population-based, cohort study (1988 …

The transition between intrauterine and extrauterine life is one of the most dramatic and
fundamental phenomena in biology. What evolution accomplished over millions of years …