BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Multicenter Study
Antenatal fear of childbirth and its association with subsequent caesarean section and experience of childbirth.
To investigate the prevalence of fear of childbirth in a nationwide sample and its association with subsequent rates of caesarean section and overall experience of childbirth. ⋯ At least 10% of pregnant women in Sweden suffer from fear of childbirth. Fear of childbirth in combination with counselling may increase the rate of elective caesarean sections, whereas fear without treatment may have a negative impact on the subsequent experience of childbirth.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Caesarean section on request: a comparison of obstetricians' attitudes in eight European countries.
To explore the attitudes of obstetricians to perform a caesarean section on maternal request in the absence of medical indication. ⋯ The differences in obstetricians' attitudes are not founded on concrete medical evidence. Cultural factors, legal liability and variables linked to the specific perinatal care organisation of the various countries play a role. Greater emphasis should be placed on understanding the motivation, values and fears underlying a woman's request for elective caesarean delivery.