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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Antwerp University Hospital UZA, Wilrijkstraat 10, 2650 Edegem, Belgium. yves.jacquemyn@uza.be
To assess Flemish obstetricians' preferences about mode of delivery for themselves or their partners and to determine the frequency of caesarean section on demand in Flanders.
A structured anonymous postal questionnaire was sent to all 672 registered gynaecologist-obstetricians in Flanders.
The response rate was 44%. In the case of an uncomplicated singleton first pregnancy with a cephalic presentation 2% preferred elective caesarean section. There was no difference between male and female obstetricians. Seventy percent said that they would never perform caesarean section on demand. At least 2.6% of all caesarean sections in Flanders seems to be performed on patient's demand.
The attitude of Flemish gynaecologist-obstetricians is clearly in favour of vaginal delivery both for themselves, their partners and their patients.
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