Determinants of Cesarean Delivery
Our study underscores that the main reasons for performing CDs are clinical. However, some of these 'clinically' indicated operations may not be necessary. Therefore, to reduce the CD rate, audit activities should examine in more detail the clinical conditions for which the need of CD is questionable or inappropriate.
Conclusions
Our study underscores that the main reasons for performing CDs are clinical. However, some of these 'clinically' indicated operations may not be necessary. Therefore, to reduce the CD rate, audit activities should examine in more detail the clinical conditions for which the need of CD is questionable or inappropriate.