MATERNAL SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES AFTER VAGINAL DELIVERY AND ELECTIVE CAESAREAN SECTION

Abstract

The aim. To review the scientific literature comparing maternal short-term outcomes by delivery modes, vaginal delivery, and elective caesarean section. Methods. A total of 6 scientific publications were included in the literature review. Selected articles were open access, full-text, in English, published between 2015 and 2024, and met the inclusion criteria: singleton pregnancies, term delivery, cephalic presentation, normal vaginal delivery, and elective caesarean section. Results. Elective caesaren section is associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage, infections, pulmonary embolism, and longer recovery times for mothers. Vaginal delivery increases the risk of episiotomy, perineal lacerations. Conclusions. Both vaginal delivery and elective caesaren section have short-term consequences for the health of mothers. Women wishing to undergo caesaren section should be informed about the benefits and risks of caesaren delivery versus vaginal delivery.