Umbilical cord arterial blood pH an indicator of rise in cesarean section rate due to false-positive indications by CTG
Background: Cesarean section rate is rising globally, now accounting for more than 1 in 5 (21%) of all childbirths.This number is set to continue increasing over the coming decade unless the factors which increase the rate of cesarean section are kept in check.Intrapartum cardiotocography (CTG) has shown a false-positive rate of cesarean section.Th