Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Delivery mode and maternal health conditions before and after childbirth: A population‐based cohort study from Estonia
Abstract Introduction Cesarean section (CS) is the most common gynecological surgery globally, with rates increasing in many developed countries. In Estonia, the CS rate rose from 6.4% in 1992 to 20.6% in 2021. While CS can be lifesaving when medically necessary, its rising use without clear medical indication does not have benefits for the mother but is associated with a broad spectrum of long‐term complications, including uterine rupture, abnormal placentation, ectopic pregnancy, abnormal uterine bleeding, and ch …