Value-based care in obstetrics: comparison between vaginal birth and caesarean section

Abstract Background Healthcare costs have substantially increased in recent years, threatening the population health. Obstetric care is a significant contributor to this scenario since it represents 20% of healthcare. The rate of cesarean sections (C-sections) has escalated worldwide. Evidence shows...

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Main Authors: Romulo Negrini, Raquel Domingues da Silva Ferreira, Daniela Zaros Guimarães
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03798-2