Merli Saare

Delivery mode and maternal health conditions before and after childbirth: A population‐based cohort study from Estonia

INTRODUCTION: Cesarean section (CS) is the most common gynecological surgery globally, with rates increasing in many developed countries. In Estonia, the CS rate rose from 6.4% in 1992 to 20.6% in 2021. While CS can be lifesaving when medically necessary, its rising use without c...