On the continuum of maternal health care, two extreme situations exist: too little, too late
(TLTL) and too much, too soon (TMTS). TLTL describes care with inadequate resources …

The reduction of maternal mortality and the promotion of maternal health and wellbeing are
complex tasks. This Series paper analyses the distal and proximal determinants of maternal …

Background Caesarean section (CS) rates continue to evoke worldwide concern because of
their steady increase, lack of consensus on the appropriate CS rate and the associated …

Este estudo apresenta um sumário das intervenções realizadas no âmbito do setor público
e os indicadores de resultado alcançados na saúde de mulheres e crianças, destacando-se …

Background Rates of caesarean section surgery are rising worldwide, but the determinants
of this increase, especially in low-income and middle-income countries, are controversial. In …

In 1985, WHO stated that there was no justification for caesarean section (CS) rates higher
than 10–15% at population-level. While the CS rates worldwide have continued to increase …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the risks of severe
acute maternal complications associated with cesarean section without medical indication …

Este artigo avaliou o uso das boas práticas (alimentação, deambulação, uso de métodos
não farmacológicos para alívio da dor e de partograma) e de intervenções obstétricas na …

Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) within 1 hour of birth can decrease neonatal death.
However, the prevalence of EIBF is approximately 50% in many developing countries, and …

Objective To provide an update on economic related inequalities in caesarean section rates
within countries. Design Secondary analysis of demographic and health surveys and …