STUDY QUESTION Is there an association between a Caesarean section and subsequent
fertility? SUMMARY ANSWER Most studies report that fertility is reduced after Caesarean …

Background: Cesarean section rates show a wide variation among countries in the world,
ranging from 0.4 to 40 percent, and a continuous rise in the trend has been observed in the …

Background Little is known about socioeconomic differences in access to life-saving
obstetric surgery, yet access to a caesarean for women is essential to achieve low levels of …

Every year about 70% of neonatal deaths (almost 3 million) happen because effective yet
simple interventions do not reach those most in need. Coverage of interventions is low …

Evidence suggests that cesarean birth rates are high and increasing in some developing
countries. The objectives of this study are to compile the best current estimate of cesarean …

Background In recent years, caesarean section rates continue to evoke worldwide concern
because of their steady increase, lack of consensus on the appropriate caesarean section …

Background. The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between intrapartum
and antepartum stillbirths and various measures of obstetric care in developing and …

Obstetric fistula can be explained to result from different causes. These holes in the tissue
wall between the vagina and bladder and/or rectum are most prevalent in resource‐poor …

Objective: Cesarean section (C/S) is still being perceived as an abnormal means of delivery
by many antenatal women in Nigeria. This study aims to determine the perceptions of …

Objective To determine risk factors for perinatal mortality among hospital-based deliveries in
Nigeria. Methods The WHO Global Maternal and Perinatal Health Survey was implemented …