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Variation in cesarean section rates is not related to maternal and neonatal outcomes

Nanneli Pallasmaa, A. Alanen, Ulla Ekblad, Tero Vahlberg, Mari Koivisto, Tytti Raudaskoski, Veli‐Matti Ulander, Jukka Uotila

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica · 2013 · 20 citations · 28 references

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Abstract

The rates of cesarean section, maternal complications and neonatal asphyxia vary markedly between different delivery units. Good maternal and neonatal outcomes can be achieved with cesarean section rates <15%.

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Comparative analysis of international cesarean delivery rates using 10-group classification identifies significant variation in spontaneous labor

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