Risk of preterm birth in the subsequent pregnancy following caesarean section at full cervical dilatation compared with mid-cavity instrumental delivery.

Mandy WangAdrienne KirbyEmma GibbsBeata GidaszewskiMarjan KhajeheiSeng C Chua

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2019)

Caesarean section at full dilatation is associated with a significantly higher rate of preterm birth in the subsequent pregnancy compared to a mid-cavity instrumental delivery. This should be considered in second-stage mid-cavity decision-making.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
low birth weight
gestational age
decision making
pregnant women
preterm infants