Background Universal and timely access to a caesarean section is a key requirement for
safe childbirth. We identified the burden of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity …

Cesarean section is an essential maternal healthcare service. Its role in labor and delivery
care in low-and middle-income countries is complex; in many low-resource settings it is …

Background Offering a trial of labor (ToL) after previous caesarean section (CS) is an
important strategy to reduce short-and long-term morbidity associated with repeated CS. We …

Abstract Background In 2010, China's cesarean delivery (CD) rates increased to one of the
highest in the world, a significant proportion of which were without medical indication …

Objectives To describe trends in caesarean sections and facilities performing caesareans
over time in Tanzania and examine the readiness of such facilities in terms of infrastructure …

Highlights•There are still large rich–poor global disparities in labour-related mortality
rates.•Better access to safe caesarean section carries great promise, with risks …

Objective To investigate optimal timing of elective repeat caesarean section among low-risk
pregnant women with prior caesarean section in a multicountry sample from largely low-and …

Prenatal care (PNC) and counseling about delivery method is an important strategy to
prevent delivery complications among women with multiple prior Cesarean sections (CS). In …

Background The worldwide incidence of birth by Caesarean Section (CS) is rising. Many
births after a previous CS are by repeat surgery, either by an elective CS or after a failed trial …

Background: Many women who need caesarian section in most sub Saharan Africa do not
get it or do so too late, thereby resulting in an unnecessary increase in maternal and …