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Does an increased cesarean section rate improve neonatal outcome in term pregnancies?

Marja KupariNina TalolaTiina LuukkaalaTiina Luukkaala
Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2015)
Increasing cesarean section rate from a low to a moderate does not improve the short-term neonatal outcome in term singleton pregnancies. On the contrary neonatal intensive care unit admissions increased with increasing caesarean section rate. Furthermore it is possible to achieve good neonatal outcome with a low cesarean section rate.
Keyphrases
  • gestational age
  • preterm infants
  • preterm birth
  • birth weight
  • physical activity
  • body mass index
  • weight loss
  • weight gain