The measures that were introduced as part of the intervention
| Measure | New/existing | How |
| Preoperative hair removal | New | Patients were advised to refrain from hair removal above the mons pubis during the last weeks prior to expected delivery. Written and spoken information was given to patients during pregnancy (weeks 17 and 35) |
| Suture for skin closing | New | Absorbable polyfilament suture for skin closure was replaced by absorbable monofilament suture coated with antibiotics. Information was given at staff meetings. Written procedures were changed |
| Dressing in the operating room | New | A sterile gown was introduced for the midwife delivering the baby |
| Wound dressing | New | Mepore bandage was replaced by Opsite Post-Op which is a highly absorbent wound dressing, minimising the number of dressing changes |
| Double gloving | New | Information was given at staff meetings. Written procedures were changed |
| Preoperative surgical hand wash | Existing | Adherence to preoperative surgical hand washing was strengthened. A hand-wash timer was installed at every sink in the operating room |
| Aseptic techniques | Existing | Aseptic technique was strengthened during the postnatal period as part of caring for the surgical wound |