Achievement of appropriate cesarean rates using Robson's 10-Group classification system in Brazilian private practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing cesarean section (CS) rates are a global concern because they are related to higher maternal and neonatal complication rates and do not provide positive childbirth experiences. In 2019, Brazil ranked second globally, given its overall CS rate of 57%. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), populational CS rates of 10-15% are associated with decreased maternal, neonatal, and infant mortality rates. This study aimed to investigate whether multidisciplinary care following evidence-based protocols associated with a high motivation of both women and professionals for a vaginal birth leads to less overuse of CS in a Brazilian private practice (PP).

Methods

This cross-sectional study evaluated CS rates by Robson group for women who sought vaginal bir

SUBMITTER: Campos ASQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10332037 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature