Charité Caesarean Birth Improves Birth Experience in Planned and Unplanned Caesarean Sections While Maintaining Maternal and Neonatal Safety: A Prospective Cohort Study

Background: In this study, we aimed to assess the safety of a modified caesarean delivery (Charité caesarean birth) in an extended frame of indications, and to examine its impact on parents’ birth experience and long-term effects. Methods: This prospective cohort study was performed from January to...

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Main Authors: Laura Radtke, Ricarda Dukatz, Carolin Biele, Alexander Paping, Khaled Sameez, Christine Klapp, Wolfgang Henrich, Anna M Dückelmann
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Published: IMR Press 2022-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.imrpress.com/journal/CEOG/49/6/10.31083/j.ceog4906124
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author Laura Radtke
Ricarda Dukatz
Carolin Biele
Alexander Paping
Khaled Sameez
Christine Klapp
Wolfgang Henrich
Anna M Dückelmann
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Carolin Biele
Alexander Paping
Khaled Sameez
Christine Klapp
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description Background: In this study, we aimed to assess the safety of a modified caesarean delivery (Charité caesarean birth) in an extended frame of indications, and to examine its impact on parents’ birth experience and long-term effects. Methods: This prospective cohort study was performed from January to June 2019. A standardized questionnaire was given to all women who gave birth as an inpatient delivery. Eight months after hospital discharge, all women who gave consent were sent a follow-up questionnaire including questions on current feelings, breast feeding, bonding, and support system, as well as a screening for postnatal depression. Indications for caesarean delivery included preterm birth, fetal malpresentation, fetal malformation, twin pregnancy, and maternal pre-existing conditions. Results: The study cohort included 110 women. The mode of delivery was spontaneous in 49%, per vacuum extraction in 15%, conventional caesarean section in 7%, and Charité caesarean birth in 29%. The groups with Charité versus conventional caesarean delivery did not significantly differ in neonatal admission rates, umbilical cord parameters, maternal blood loss, or duration of surgery. Compared to conventional caesarean delivery, women who underwent a Charité caesarean delivery were significantly more satisfied with their birth experience. At follow-up, the mode of delivery was not associated with significant differences in postnatal depression, breast feeding, or bonding parameters. Conclusions: Outside of emergency situations, Charité caesarean birth improves patients’ well-being, without increased maternal and neonatal morbidity.
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spelling doaj-art-c45f55d5d1fb49d1baba3893b01059b92025-08-20T02:02:36ZengIMR PressClinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology0390-66632022-06-0149612410.31083/j.ceog4906124S0390-6663(22)01795-XCharité Caesarean Birth Improves Birth Experience in Planned and Unplanned Caesarean Sections While Maintaining Maternal and Neonatal Safety: A Prospective Cohort StudyLaura Radtke0Ricarda Dukatz1Carolin Biele2Alexander Paping3Khaled Sameez4Christine Klapp5Wolfgang Henrich6Anna M Dückelmann7Department of Obstetrics, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 13353 Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Obstetrics, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 13353 Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Obstetrics, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 13353 Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Obstetrics, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 13353 Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Obstetrics, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 13353 Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Obstetrics, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 13353 Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Obstetrics, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 13353 Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Obstetrics, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 13353 Berlin, GermanyBackground: In this study, we aimed to assess the safety of a modified caesarean delivery (Charité caesarean birth) in an extended frame of indications, and to examine its impact on parents’ birth experience and long-term effects. Methods: This prospective cohort study was performed from January to June 2019. A standardized questionnaire was given to all women who gave birth as an inpatient delivery. Eight months after hospital discharge, all women who gave consent were sent a follow-up questionnaire including questions on current feelings, breast feeding, bonding, and support system, as well as a screening for postnatal depression. Indications for caesarean delivery included preterm birth, fetal malpresentation, fetal malformation, twin pregnancy, and maternal pre-existing conditions. Results: The study cohort included 110 women. The mode of delivery was spontaneous in 49%, per vacuum extraction in 15%, conventional caesarean section in 7%, and Charité caesarean birth in 29%. The groups with Charité versus conventional caesarean delivery did not significantly differ in neonatal admission rates, umbilical cord parameters, maternal blood loss, or duration of surgery. Compared to conventional caesarean delivery, women who underwent a Charité caesarean delivery were significantly more satisfied with their birth experience. At follow-up, the mode of delivery was not associated with significant differences in postnatal depression, breast feeding, or bonding parameters. Conclusions: Outside of emergency situations, Charité caesarean birth improves patients’ well-being, without increased maternal and neonatal morbidity.https://www.imrpress.com/journal/CEOG/49/6/10.31083/j.ceog4906124birth experiencebreast feedingcaesarean sectionearly-skin-to-skin contactbondingfollow-up
spellingShingle Laura Radtke
Ricarda Dukatz
Carolin Biele
Alexander Paping
Khaled Sameez
Christine Klapp
Wolfgang Henrich
Anna M Dückelmann
Charité Caesarean Birth Improves Birth Experience in Planned and Unplanned Caesarean Sections While Maintaining Maternal and Neonatal Safety: A Prospective Cohort Study
Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
birth experience
breast feeding
caesarean section
early-skin-to-skin contact
bonding
follow-up
title Charité Caesarean Birth Improves Birth Experience in Planned and Unplanned Caesarean Sections While Maintaining Maternal and Neonatal Safety: A Prospective Cohort Study
title_full Charité Caesarean Birth Improves Birth Experience in Planned and Unplanned Caesarean Sections While Maintaining Maternal and Neonatal Safety: A Prospective Cohort Study
title_fullStr Charité Caesarean Birth Improves Birth Experience in Planned and Unplanned Caesarean Sections While Maintaining Maternal and Neonatal Safety: A Prospective Cohort Study
title_full_unstemmed Charité Caesarean Birth Improves Birth Experience in Planned and Unplanned Caesarean Sections While Maintaining Maternal and Neonatal Safety: A Prospective Cohort Study
title_short Charité Caesarean Birth Improves Birth Experience in Planned and Unplanned Caesarean Sections While Maintaining Maternal and Neonatal Safety: A Prospective Cohort Study
title_sort charite caesarean birth improves birth experience in planned and unplanned caesarean sections while maintaining maternal and neonatal safety a prospective cohort study
topic birth experience
breast feeding
caesarean section
early-skin-to-skin contact
bonding
follow-up
url https://www.imrpress.com/journal/CEOG/49/6/10.31083/j.ceog4906124
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