Regional variations in childbirth interventions in the Netherlands: a nationwide explorative study

• Main Authors: A. E. Seijmonsbergen-Schermers (Author), D. C. Zondag (Author), M. Nieuwenhuijze (Author), T. Van den Akker (Author), C. J. Verhoeven (Author), C. Geerts (Author), F. Schellevis (Author), A. De Jonge (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Although interventions in childbirth are important in order to prevent neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality, non-indicated use may cause avoidable harm. Regional variations in intervention rates, which cannot be explained by maternal characteristics, may indicate over- a...