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Elective cesarean section or not? Maternal age and risk of adverse outcomes at term: a population-based registry study of low-risk primiparous women

Herstad, Lina; Klungsøyr, Kari; Skjaerven, Rolv; Tanbo, Tom Gunnar; Forsen, Lisa; Åbyholm, Thomas; Vangen, Siri (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-08-17)

Background Maternal age at delivery and cesarean section rates are increasing. In older women, the decision on delivery mode may be influenced by a reported increased risk of surgical interventions during labor and ...