Examination of Births Before COVID-19 Pandemic Normalization Process and Comparison with Previous Years; A Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract

In this study, we wanted to show the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic by cesarean section. The weekly average number of live births, in March-April and May of 2017-2020, three doctor working in the public sector, and the other three doctor working in the public sector, a total of six gynecological births are retrospectfol players. Cesarean section between 2017-2020 are more than normal spontaneous vaginal delivery. Cesarean delivery in a non-public hospital rate is higher than public hospital. Dramatic variation in cesarean rates even among at non-public physicians available. Caesarean section during the first trimester of the COVID-19 pandemic prevalence has increased. Changes in birth patterns in extraordinary situations should be examined in detail.

Keywords

• Cesarean section
• birth
• pandemic

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