Birth is a physiological act that is part of the morpho-functional economy of the maternal
body. Each stage in the act of birth has a predetermined pathway that is neurohormonally …

Objective Although value-based healthcare (VBHC) views accurate cost information to be
crucial in the pursuit of value, little is known about how the costs of care should be …

Introduction Evidence comparing double‐balloon vs single‐balloon catheter for induction of
labor is divided. We aim to compare the efficacy and safety of double‐vs single‐balloon …

Objective First birth and labor induction are risk factors for negative childbirth experiences.
As labor inductions are increasing, research into this high-risk group's childbirth experiences …

Objective To assess women's perceptions of the quality of maternal and newborn care
(QMNC) received in hospitals in Romania during the COVID‐19 pandemic by mode of birth …

Cesarean section (C-section) delivery is associated with a higher risk of respiratory
problems in newborns, particularly if performed electively at 37 weeks. This risk is greater …

This study examined the health disparities in primary cesarean delivery (PCD) use among
Asian American (AA) women and within AA subgroups. We examined 22 years of birth …

There is a concern around the world of an increasing caesarean section rate. It was
estimated that between 2010 and 2015, caesarean section rates increased by almost 50 …

Background Dignified care is an important priority for childbearing mothers. Threats to this
deteriorate the therapeutic relationship between healthcare providers and clients, which …

Background Although the percentage of cesarean sections (CS) in Czechia is below the
average of that of other developed countries (23.6%), it still exceeds WHO recommendations …