Is Generalized Maternal Optimism or Pessimism During Pregnancy Associated with Unplanned Cesarean Section Deliveries in China?

• Main Authors: Cheryl A. Moyer (Author), Yasmin Elsayed (Author), YuChun Zhu (Author), Yumei Wei (Author), Cyril M. Engmann (Author), Huixia Yang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This research examines whether maternal optimism/pessimism is associated with unplanned Cesarean section deliveries in China. If so, does the association remain after controlling for clinical factors associated with C-sections? A sample of 227 mostly primiparous women in the third trimester of pregn...