The effect of an elective cesarean section on maternal request on peripartum anxiety and depression in women with childbirth fear: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Renske M. Olieman (Author), Femke Siemonsma (Author), Margaux A. Bartens (Author), Susan Garthus-Niegel (Author), Fedde Scheele (Author), Adriaan Honig (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Obstetricians are often reluctant to grant requests for an elective cesarean section (ECS) due to childbirth fear. To date, it is unknown if an ECS on request improves mental well-being in the mother in the peripartum period and if possible beneficial effects on anxiety and depre...