"It's complicated...": Exploring second stage caesarean sections and reasons for non-performance of assisted vaginal births in Kenya: A mixed methods study.

• Main Authors: Fiona M Dickinson (Author), Helen Allott (Author), Paul Nyongesa (Author), Martin Eyinda (Author), Onesmus M Muchemi (Author), Stephen W Karangau (Author), Evans Ogoti (Author), Nassir A Shaban (Author), Pamela Godia (Author), Lucy Nyaga (Author), Charles A Ameh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Unnecessary Caesarean Section (CS) can have adverse effects on women and their newborns. Assisted vaginal birth/delivery (AVB/AVD) using a suction device or obstetric forceps is a potential alternative when delays or complications occur in the second stage of labour. Unlike CS, AVB using a suction d...