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[Cesarean section on maternal request].

Malene Merete Forstholm1, Ojvind Lidegaard

  • 1Københavns Universitet, Det Sundhedsfaglige Fakultet, DK-1810 Frederiksberg C. maleneforstholm@yahoo.dk

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Maternal request caesarean sections (CS) have increased significantly in Denmark. Factors like previous birth complications, maternal age, and region are associated with this trend, highlighting a need for better professional support.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Medicine

Context:

  • Rising rates of caesarean sections (CS) in Denmark, including those performed without medical indication (maternal request CS or MRS).
  • Need to understand demographic and obstetric factors influencing the increasing trend of MRS.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the development of MRS over a five-year period (2002-2006).
  • To investigate associations between MRS and parity, prior birth complications, infant weight, maternal age, and geographic region.

Summary:

  • A retrospective analysis of 5,165 MRS cases from 2002-2006 revealed significant increases in MRS for both nulliparous and multiparous women.
  • MRS rates were highest in women aged 35+ (nulliparous) and 15-24 (multiparous), and most frequent in the Capital Region.

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    • Identifies key demographic (age, region) and obstetric history factors associated with MRS.
    • Emphasizes the need for further research into the underlying reasons for MRS to improve professional support for expectant mothers.