1184: Do physician working hours affect cesarean section rates in low risk women?

Cesarean section (CS) rates are increasing globally. The nulliparous, term, singleton, spontaneously labouring woman, vertex presentation (NTSV) i.e Robson Group 1-RG1 is considered to have the lowest risk for CS.It has been hypothesised that more CSs occur at night-time or at weekends, due to obstetricians working patterns and senior support not being as readily available. The implementation of restricted physician working hours (EWTD) in our...