Background Caesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR) is considered a significant
contributor to the unprecedented increase in caesarean deliveries (CDs) for nonclinical …

Elective cesarean delivery on maternal request is a challenging topic of discussion for
patients, their families, and clinicians. Efforts to reduce the rate of cesarean deliveries should …

Introduction: The rate of cesarean sections has been continuously increasing in most
industrialized countries in recent years. It has been observed that the rate of cesarean …

The experience of childbirth has been technologized worldwide, leading to major social
changes. In France, childbirth occurs almost exclusively in hospitals. Few studies have been …

Armed conflict and organized crime are known to be linked to numerous negative maternal
and neonatal health outcomes, such as stillbirth, low birth weight, and neonatal mortality …

Background. Addressing inequalities in accessing emergency obstetric care is crucial for
reducing the maternal mortality ratio. This study was undertaken to examine the time trends …

Background Cesarean section rates are increasing and surpassing WHO guidelines. While
sometimes necessary, excessive use poses risks and additional costs to pregnant women …

Cesarean section (CS) is one of the oldest surgical operations. Originally, this surgery was
performed post-mortem by cutting open the woman's abdomen to remove a dead or alive …

In line with policies to combat maternal mortality, the medicalization of childbirth is
increasing in low-income countries, while access to healthcare services remains difficult for …

Background: Caesarean section (CS) is a life-saving surgical intervention for childbirth.
Emphasis is given to perform CS only for valid medical reasons. However, performing CS on …