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Declining cesarean section rates: a continuing trend?

W J Millar1, C Nair, S Wadhera

  • 1Health Statistics Division at Statistics Canada, Ottawa.

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|January 1, 1996
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Cesarean section rates in Canada have declined since the mid-1980s, with a significant increase in successful vaginal births after cesarean section (VBACs). Provincial variations in cesarean and VBAC rates are notable.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Cesarean section (C-section) rates have historically been a concern in many developed countries.
  • Understanding trends in C-section and subsequent delivery methods is crucial for maternal and infant health.
  • Vaginal Birth After Cesarean section (VBAC) has emerged as a key alternative to repeat C-sections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in cesarean section and VBAC rates in Canada from 1979 to 1993.
  • To examine provincial variations in these delivery rates across Canada.
  • To identify factors influencing the decline in cesarean section rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of individual patient admission/separation records.
  • Data sourced from general and allied hospitals submitted to Statistics Canada.

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  • Examination of cesarean section and VBAC rates over a 15-year period (1979-1993).

    • Main Results:

    • Overall cesarean section rates decreased from approximately 20 per 100 deliveries in 1987 to 18 per 100 in 1993.
    • Primary cesarean rates declined from nearly 11 per 100 to 9 per 100, and repeat cesarean rates fell from 39 to 34 per 100.
    • Vaginal Birth After Cesarean section (VBAC) rates increased dramatically, rising from 3 to 33 per 100 women with prior C-sections between 1979 and 1993.
    • Significant provincial disparities were observed, with C-section rates ranging from 15 to 22 per 100 and VBAC rates from 16 to 42 per 100.

    Conclusions:

    • The rise in VBACs is a significant contributor to the declining cesarean section rates in Canada.
    • Age was not a barrier to VBAC, with trends observed across all age groups.
    • Substantial regional differences in cesarean and VBAC practices highlight the need for standardized approaches or further investigation into local factors.