Background Many women use pharmacological or non-pharmacological pain relief during
childbirth. Evidence from Cochrane reviews shows that effective pain relief is not always …

Background Caesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR) is considered a significant
contributor to the unprecedented increase in caesarean deliveries (CDs) for nonclinical …

Background Evidence on obstetric violence is reported globally. In India, research shows
that almost every woman goes through some level of disrespect and abuse during childbirth …

The past decades have seen a drastic increase in the medicalization of childbirth, evidenced
by increasing Caesarean section rates in many Western countries. In a rare moment of …

Background Caesarean section (CS) rates are increasing globally, posing risks to women
and babies. To reduce CS, educational interventions targeting pregnant women have been …

Background Efforts to reduce unnecessary Cesarean sections (CS) in high and middle
income countries have focused on changing hospital cultures and policies, care provider …

Objetiva-se discutir o desenvolvimento de uma cultura material em torno do parto e do
nascimento em um contexto de utilização maciça de inovações tecnocientíficas e explorar a …

The increase in medical interventions has resulted in woman-centered care becoming a
core component of policy development in some countries like Australia and the United …

Background The birth story has been widely understood as a crucial source of knowledge
about childbirth. What has not been reported is the effect that birth stories may have on …

Objective to explore women׳ s birthplace decision-making and identify the factors which
enable women to plan to give birth in a freestanding midwifery-led primary level maternity …