Background Caesarean section rates are increasing worldwide and are a growing concern
with limited explanation of the factors that influence the rising trend. Understanding …

Objective When medically indicated, caesarean section can prevent deaths and other
serious complications in mothers and babies. Lack of access to caesarean section may …

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

Background Implementing effective antenatal care models is a key global policy goal.
However, the mechanisms of action of these multi-faceted models that would allow …

Background The organizational structure of maternity services determines the choice of
which professionals provide care during pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period, and it …

Objectives The aim of this study was to examine the relationships among maternal and
infant characteristics, breastfeeding techniques, and exclusive breastfeeding initiation in …

Background Rising rates of caesarean section (CS) are a concern in many countries, yet
Sweden has managed to maintain low CS rates. Exploring the multifactorial and complex …

Objective To establish the views and experiences of healthcare professionals in relation to
interventions targeted at them to reduce unnecessary caesareans. Design Qualitative …

Background Cesarean section (CS) rate has risen dramatically and stayed at a very high
level in China over the past two to three decades. Given the short-and long-term adverse …

Background Rates of normal birth have been declining steadily over the past 20 years,
despite the evidence of the benefits to mother and baby. This is most obvious in steadily …