| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6186900 | International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics | 2014 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
Between 1995 and 2008 the cesarean delivery rate in Paraguay almost doubled. More than one-third of deliveries were cesarean. Shifts toward facility- (particularly private) based deliveries and repeat cesarean for women with a previous cesarean influenced this increase. Practice guidelines, regulation, and oversight of facilities, along with education and information for pregnant women, are needed to curb unnecessary and potentially harmful surgical delivery interventions.
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Authors
Jiasong Yuen, Ian Painter, Linta Abraham, Mercedes Melian, Donna M. Denno,