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0001/2021 - Continuous support during childbirth to reduce cesarean sections: evidence brief for policy
Apoio contínuo na assistência ao parto para redução das cirurgias cesarianas: síntese de evidências para políticas

Author:

• Cintia de Freitas Oliveira - Oliveira, C.F - <cintia.oliveira@isaude.sp.gov.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6331-6510

Co-author(s):

• Maritsa Carla de Bortoli - Bortoli, M.C - <maritsa@isaude.sp.gov.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8236-7233
• Cecilia Setti - Setti, C. - <cicasetti@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2936-4759
• Cézar Donizetti Luquine Júnior - Luquine Júnior, C.D. - <cezar.zlj@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5038-6808
• Tereza Setsuko Toma - Toma, T. S. - <ttoma.ats@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9531-9951


Abstract:

Cesarean section rates have increased globally in the last 30 years, representing more than 56% of total births in Brazil. Considering the impacts of elective cesarean sections in maternal and child health, this review aimed to present an option to reduce these rates. We used the SUPPORT tools to summarize the best evidence. Systematic reviews published in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, which focused on non-clinical interventions were included. Continuous support during labor and birth was described in four systematic reviews as an option to reduce cesarean rates (down to -51%). It also decreased unnecessary clinical interventions during labor, the duration of labor, and the likelihood of delivering a baby with a low Apgar score at 5 minutes. Moreover, continuous support improved breastfeeding, postpartum recovery of women during the puerperium period, and increased women’s satisfaction with the birth experience and the possibility of spontaneous vaginal deliveries. The intervention was beneficial for women and newborns. Continuous support fosters respect, safety, and quality during birth, besides reducing hospítal costs. Therefore, it is an effective strategy that should be adopted in hospitals and other health services to improve women’s access to their rights.

Keywords:

Cesarean Section; Natural Childbirth; Evidence Informed Policy; Policy Making; Review

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Oliveira, C.F, Bortoli, M.C, Setti, C., Luquine Júnior, C.D., Toma, T. S.. Continuous support during childbirth to reduce cesarean sections: evidence brief for policy. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2021/Jan). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/continuous-support-during-childbirth-to-reduce-cesarean-sections-evidence-brief-for-policy/17900



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