Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne
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Observational Study
Impact of cesarean section in a private health service in Brazil: indications and neonatal morbidity and mortality rates.
To evaluate the incidence of, indications of, and maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality rates in cesarean sections in a private health service in Brazil. ⋯ We observed that the vast majority of deliveries in the private sector are performed by cesarean section, without labor, and by the patients obstetrician. We found no serious maternal complications or increased neonatal morbidity rates associated with cesarean section.