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Correlation of decrease in perinatal mortality and increase in cesarean section rates.

K O'Driscoll, M Foley

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |January 1, 1983
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    Cesarean birth rates rose significantly in the US from 1965-1980, but remained stable in Dublin. Dublin

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Perinatal Health
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The period 1965-1980 witnessed a dramatic increase in cesarean birth rates across the United States, rising from under 5% to over 15%.
    • This trend occurred alongside significant advancements and shifts in modern obstetric practices.
    • Concerns arose regarding the impact of rising cesarean rates on perinatal mortality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze trends in cesarean birth rates and perinatal mortality at the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, during a critical period of obstetric practice.
    • To compare Dublin's cesarean birth rates and outcomes with those in the United States.
    • To evaluate the relationship between cesarean birth rates and perinatal mortality.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of birth data from the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, between 1965 and 1980.

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  • Inclusion of 108,987 infants born during the study period.
  • Examination of cesarean section incidence and perinatal mortality rates (per 1000 births at >= 500g) for specific years (1965, 1970, 1975, 1980).

    • Main Results:

    • Cesarean section rates in Dublin remained stable, ranging from 4.2% to 4.8% during 1965-1980.
    • Perinatal mortality in Dublin showed a consistent decline, falling from 42.1 to 16.8 per 1000 births.
    • A threefold difference in cesarean birth rates existed between Dublin and US centers, primarily attributed to differing labor management in nulliparous women and adherence to the 'once a section, always a section' policy.

    Conclusions:

    • The study's findings do not support the assertion that increased cesarean birth rates significantly reduce perinatal mortality.
    • Dublin's stable cesarean rates and declining perinatal mortality suggest alternative obstetric management strategies are effective.
    • Differences in labor management, particularly for nulliparous women, and the application of the 'once a section, always a section' rule significantly contribute to variations in cesarean rates between regions.