Objectives Evidence suggests that pregnancy-related anxiety is more strongly associated
with maternal and child outcomes than general anxiety and depression are and that …

Background Given the sudden and unexpected nature of an emergency caesarean section
(EmCS) coupled with an increased risk of psychological distress, it is particularly important …

AIM: Identify levels of stress among new graduate registered nurses (RNs) working in
emergency room (ER) settings QUAN: National survey of new RNs working in ER settings …

Background Caesarean sections (CS) continue to increase worldwide. Multiple and complex
factors are contributing to the increase, including non-clinical factors related to individual …

Background Cesarean rates have increased significantly over the past decade. The reasons
for this are both complex and context specific, and have significant consequences for health …

Background The optimal caesarean section rate is estimated to be between 10–15%;
however, it is much higher in high and many middle-income countries and continues to be …

Abstract Background Nearly 90% of United States pregnant women with a prior cesarean
give birth by repeat cesarean. Public health goals encourage greater use of vaginal birth …

Background. External validation of a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) prediction
model is important before implementation in other settings. The primary aim of this study is to …

Background Caesarean section (CS) rates are increasing worldwide, an increase that is
multifactorial and not well understood. There is considerable variation in the rates of vaginal …

Background Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is safe, cost‐effective, and beneficial.
Despite professional recommendations supporting VBAC and high success rates, VBAC …