Frequency of cesarean deliveries in Belgium

Belgium has not been spared the increase in the rates of cesarean section (CS) observed in other Western countries. In contrast with some of these countries, however, rate increases have been rather modest, both nationally and in most Belgian hospitals. Casuistic data suggest that the indications explaining the increase of CS rates in Belgium are by and large comparable to those pinpointed elsewhere. Ways to reduce rates of abdominal delivery are suggested.