Risk for complications in the subsequent pregnancy following first versus second-stage cesarean delivery: 25 years follow-up in a large cohort

Background Cesarean delivery is a prevalent procedure worldwide, and an established risk factor for subsequent pregnancies.Aims To examine if a prior cesarean delivery due to first vs. second stage non-progressive labor carries different risk profiles for adverse outcomes in the subsequent pregnancy.Materials and methods A retrospective cohort study, based on data accumulated over the years 1988–2013 at the Soroka University Medical Center. We...