Timing of Planned Caesarean Section and Morbidity of the Newborn

Overview

The caesarean section rate is rising globally. About 10% of the newborns are submitted to a neonatal department after planned caesarean section, primarily with respiratory disorders. More children are submitted if caesarean is performed earlier in pregnancy. Study hypothesis: More newborns are admitted after planned caesarean at 38 weeks and 3 days of gestation than after 39 weeks and 3 days of gestation. Aim of study: To compare elective caesarean section performed at 38 weeks and 3 days of gestation with 39 weeks and 3 days of gestation. According to this timing to determine the proportion of newborns admitted within 48 hours after birth.

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