Massive study tests simple fix to cut unnecessary C-Sections
NCT ID NCT02874443
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested whether teaching hospitals new guidelines for diagnosing slow labor could reduce the number of C-sections in first-time mothers. Over 88,000 women at full-term with a single baby in head-down position took part across Alberta. The goal was to lower C-section rates without harming mothers or babies.
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9, Canada
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