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 …

The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex
and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than …

The microbiomes of cesarean-born infants differ from vaginally delivered infants and are
associated with increased disease risks. Vaginal microbiota transfer (VMT) to newborns may …

Background Rates of caesarean section surgery are rising worldwide, but the determinants
of this increase, especially in low-income and middle-income countries, are controversial. In …

Background Twin birth is associated with a higher risk of adverse perinatal outcomes than
singleton birth. It is unclear whether planned cesarean section results in a lower risk of …

The eighty-ninth session of the Executive Board was held at WHO headquarters, Geneva,
from 20 to 28 January 1992. The proceedings are published in two volumes. The present …

Objective To use data from routine sources to compare rates of obstetric intervention in
Europe both overall and for subgroups at higher risk of intervention. Design Retrospective …

This classic book, first published in 1992 and again in 2003, has inspired three generations
of childbearing people, birth activists and researchers, and birth practitioners—midwives …

Background Rates of cesarean section have risen around the world in recent years.
Accordingly, much effort is being made worldwide to understand this trend and to counteract …

BACKGROUND: Anticonvulsants are used for pre-eclampsia in the belief they prevent
eclamptic convulsions, and so improve outcome. Evidence supported magnesium sulphate …