Factors contributing to the rising frequency of cesarean section: A literature review
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https://doi.org/10.37800/RM.3.2022.68-75Keywords:
cesarean section (C-section), maternal request, raising C-section rate, labor pain, medical indications, cesarean deliveryAbstract
Relevance: There is a rising trend for cesarean delivery worldwide. The data provided by WHO- is 15%. Cesarean section (C-section) has many disadvantages for the mother and the child. WHO has set a 10-15% percentage for cesarean
delivery out of total births. A higher rate means C-sections are used excessively. The unnecessary use of C-sections should be reduced to the WHO-recommended rate.
The study aimed to find possible solutions to help decrease the cesarean delivery rate without medical indications for surgery.
Methods: The literature search covered original articles and reviews on the cesarean section (C-section) available in Google Scholar, PubMed, Sci-Hub, and Biomedical Corner.
Results: The literature review revealed a daily increase in the C-section rate. If before, C-section was considered a life-saving emergency procedure, today some consider it a method
of choice and comfort, which leads to exceeding the WHO recommended rates. This review discusses the factors that could lead to an increased cesarean delivery on maternal
requests. Decreasing the C-section rate requires educating people about the risk factors, morbidity, mortality, the WHO guidelines, and clinical opinions.
Conclusion: The overall C-section rate can be reduced by addressing the factors for the cesarean delivery on maternal request and providing psychological support to women asking for C-sections without medical indication.
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