학술논문
Use of the Robson classification to understand the increased risk of cesarean section in case of maternal obesity
Document Type
article
Source
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2020)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1471-2393
Abstract
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to identify characteristics of pregnant women with obesity that contribute to increased cesarean rate. Methods Retrospective cohort in a single academic institution between 2012 and 2019. Women who delivered during this period were classified according to the Robson classification. Women with normal body mass index (N = 11,797) and with obesity (N = 2991) were compared. The contribution of each Robson group to the overall caesarean rate were compared. Results The overall cesarean rate was higher for women with (28.1%) than without (14.2%, p