Cesarean Delivery on Request

JAMA Clinical Reviews by American Medical Association

May 27, 202615:19Health

Cesarean delivery on maternal request requires individualized counseling. Reduced risks of pelvic floor disorders should be weighed against surgical risks and future risks including abnormal placentation. Author Marianna...

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