A continuous rise in the rate of cesarean deliveries has been reported in many countries over recent decades. This trend has prompted the emergence of a debate on the risks and benefits associated with cesarean section. ...

Objective To obtain cesarean-section (CS) rates according to the Robson Group Classification in five different regions of Brazil. Methods A descriptive epidemiological study using data from secondary birth records from the ...

Introduction. In Chile, the estimated cesarean section rate is 40%, much more than that recommended by the WHO (< 15%). The medical audit cycle is one of the strategies performed to reduce cesarean section rates. The ...

Background and objectives: Cesarean section may lead to suboptimal breastfeeding outcomes, though evidence has been mixed. Factors, such as premature birth, birth weight and maternal age may independently increase risk of ...