Cesarean section on request: Risks outweigh the benefits

Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 10:20 in Psychology & Sociology

More and more mothers facing childbirth are asking for a cesarean. There are many reasons for this, ranging from the social and cultural to the personal, such as fear about the birth. A review article by two gynecologists considers the risks and benefits of cesarean delivery on maternal request.

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