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Abstract
Aim Estimate time to next birth, risk of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or stillbirth in women with primary Caesareans.
Methods Danish population-registry cohort of births from 1982–2010 (n = 833,162). Analysis using Cox-regression models.
Results Prior Caesarean group had longer birth intervals. No increased risk of ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage, but significantly increased risk of stillbirth among women with a prior Caesarean.
Conclusion Prior Caesareans were associated with an increased birth interval and increased risk of stillbirth compared to vaginal deliveries.
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