Previous mode of delivery affects subsequent pregnancy outcomes: a Chinese birth register study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the comprehensive implementation of the second child policy in China, the proportion of multiparous women has increased dramatically in the past few years. As nearly half of them have a history of previous cesarean delivery, there is widespread concern regarding complications of their pregnancy.

Methods

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the previous delivery mode on subsequent pregnancy outcomes in the real world based on data from a Chinese birth registry. Birth registry data from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 among a Chinese population were collected and analyzed retrospectively. This study included 14 representative hospitals from 10 provinces of China. All delivery data were collected by an internet-based system using a birth registratio

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8350719 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature