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Variations in childbirth interventions in high-income countries: protocol for a multinational cross-sectional study.

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There are growing concerns about the increase in rates of commonly used childbirth interventions. When indicated, childbirth interventions are crucial for preventing maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, but their routine use in healthy women and children leads to avoidable maternal and neonatal harm. Establishing ideal rates of interventions can be challenging. This study aims to describe the range of variations in the use of commonly used childbirth interventions in high-income countries around the world, and in outcomes in nulliparous and multiparous women.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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BMJ open
Volume
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8
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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e017993
Date Published
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2018
DOI
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10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017993
Short Title
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BMJ Open
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