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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Cesarean section (CS) rates have been rising globally, necessitating analysis of regional trends.
  • Understanding the drivers of CS rates is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
  • Flanders, Belgium, has experienced an increasing trend in cesarean births.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze changes in cesarean section rates in Flanders between 1992 and 2016.
  • To categorize these changes using the Robson 10-Group Classification System (TGCS).
  • To investigate clinics that successfully reduced their CS rates.

Main Methods:

  • Population-based cross-sectional study utilizing the Flemish birth register.
  • Application of the Robson 10-Group Classification System (TGCS) to analyze CS rates in 1992, 2000, 2008, and 2016.
  • Analysis of data from specific clinics showing a decrease in CS rates between 2008 and 2016.

Main Results:

  • Overall CS rate in Flanders increased from 11.8% in 1992 to 20.9% in 2016.
  • Major contributors to the increase were nulliparous women (spontaneous and induced labor) and multiparous women with a history of CS.
  • In clinics with reduced CS rates, Robson groups 1 and 2 were key contributors to the decrease.

Conclusions:

  • The rise in cesarean sections in Flanders is largely attributed to increased rates among nulliparous women and those with a previous CS.
  • Further investigation into these specific patient groups is essential to pinpoint the underlying causes of the cesarean increase.
  • Targeted strategies may be required for nulliparous women and those with prior cesarean births.