Background Caesarean section rates are increasing globally. The factors contributing to this
increase are complex, and identifying interventions to address them is challenging. Non …

Several factors can hinder implementation of the guideline's recommendations. First,
resistance of health-care providers to changing their practices coupled with a lack of …

Concern has been expressed globally over rising caesarean birth rates. Recently, the
International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) called for help from …

Background Approximately 15% of women have caesarean sections (CS) and while the rate
varies, the number is increasing in many countries. This is of concern because higher CS …

Background Caesarean section rates are progressively rising in many parts of the world.
One suggested reason is increasing requests by women for caesarean section in the …

Changing Childbirth suggested that women should have a pivotal role in their obstetric care,
24 25 yet some are now being criticised for the choices they are making. These choices …

Background Rates of caesarean section (CS) have been rising globally. It is important to use
the most effective and safe technique. Objectives To compare the effects of complete …

Caesarean section is a surgical procedure that can effectively prevent maternal and
newborn mortality when used for medically indicated reasons. Caesarean section rates …

Background: Canada's cesarean section rate reached an all‐time high of 22.5 percent of in‐
hospital deliveries in 2002 and was associated with potential maternal and neonatal …

Optimising the use of caesarean section (CS) is of global concern. Underuse leads to
maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Conversely, overuse of CS has not shown …