Obesity and cesarean section rate among low‐risk primiparous women in Victoria, Australia: A population‐based study

Obesity and overweight, combined, are responsible for a significant proportion of cesarean births. However, overweight and obesity alone do not provide enough insight into the increasing trend of cesarean birth. While further investigation of potential contributors is needed, initiatives to reduce cesarean births in Australia may benefit better by including measures, such as health education to prevent overweight and obesity prior to conception.