The National Sentinel Caesarean Section Audit Report

This report presents the findings of the national audit of caesarean section rates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. As the first national survey of its kind, this report provides information about the range and determinants of caesarean section rates with comparative data by countries, regions and maternity units, about demographic, clinical and organizational factors that may be influential, and about the views of women and obstetricians. This report provides an overview of the main results and a detailed description of the methodology.