Timing of elective pre-labour caesarean section: A decision analysis.

Freke A Wilmink Clarabelle T PhamNicole EdgeChantal W P M HukkelhovenEric A P SteegersBen W Mol

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2018)

In a policy of planning all elective pre-labour CSs from 39+0 weeks of gestation onward, between three and 11 unplanned CSs have to be performed to prevent one neonate with respiratory morbidity. Therefore, in our opinion, fear of early term labour and workforce disutility is no argument for scheduling elective CSs <39+0 weeks.

Keyphrases

gestational age
patients undergoing
public health
preterm infants
healthcare
preterm birth
mental health
decision making