Effect of Maternity Characteristics on Cesarean Birth Rates in Belgium: A Robson Classification Approach
The CS rate seems to be more influenced by the "philosophy" of the maternity unit than its specific size and NICU characteristics. Future research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms of this association and to identify potential interventions that could reduce CSs performed without clinical indication in different settings.
Authors
- Elizaveta Fomenko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1089-8710)
- Judith Racapé (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1266-0191)
- Régine Goemaes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7792-4533)
- Virginie Van Leeuw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8412-8215)
- Sophie Alexander (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2861-9003)
- C. Leroy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1129-6161)
Institutions
- Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE)
- Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Birth
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12916
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Vlaamse regering