Remodeling of extracellular matrix in the womb facilitates the dramatic morphogenesis of
maternal and placental tissues necessary to support fetal development. In addition to …

In the last years, there has been a significant increase in the number of cesarean deliveries
and, with it, of the number of complications following the procedure. They can be divided into …

Objective To examine how the relaxation of the one child policy and policies to reduce
caesarean section rates might have affected trends over time in caesarean section rates and …

Background In recent years, caesarean section rates continue to evoke worldwide concern
because of their steady increase, lack of consensus on the appropriate caesarean section …

Background Uterine rupture is an obstetrical emergency with serious undesired
complications for laboring mothers resulting in fatal maternal and neonatal outcomes. The …

Abstract Secondary analysis of World Health Organization Multicountry Survey on Maternal
and Newborn Health (WHOMCS) was undertaken among 173,124 multiparous women to …

At the start of the 20th century, cesarean section (CS) was uncommon in obstetrics. By the
end of the century, CS rates had increased dramatically worldwide. Although the …

The decision to pursue a trial of labor after cesarean delivery is complex and depends on
patient preference, the likelihood of successful vaginal birth after cesarean delivery …

Introduction Placental dysfunction can lead to perinatal hypoxic events including stillbirth.
Unless there is overt severe fetal growth restriction, placental dysfunction is frequently not …

Background Few studies have explored the association between a previous caesarean
section (CS) and adverse perinatal outcomes in a subsequent pregnancy, especially in …