In recognition of the urgent need to address the steady rise in the rate of caesarean sections globally, the World Health Organization has issued new guidelines. Tackling the non-medical reasons that drive surgical deliveries is key to reducing inappropriate use, according to the UN agency. Some of the interventions are aimed at health facilities and health professional, including a collaborative midwifery-obstetrician model. In this model, staffing is based on care provided primarily by midwives, with 24-hour backup from an obstetrician who provides in-house labour and delivery coverage without other competing clinical duties.

Source: Daily Nation February 22, 2019 16:52 UTC