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The introduction of NICE guidelines in Britain on Caesarean Section provides valuable information on current research findings but little insight into how to implement the guidelines in practice. This is of particular concern when considering the best gestational age to deliver a baby by elective Caesarean Section as this study suggests a major shift in practice would be required to meet recommendations. Guidance on how to achieve recommended practice is ambiguous and requires further reflection by policy makers and practitioners alike.

Original publication

DOI

10.1080/14767050400029673

Type

Journal article

Journal

J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med

Publication Date

02/2005

Volume

17

Pages

137 - 138

Keywords

Cesarean Section, Female, Gestational Age, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Outcome, Term Birth, Time Factors