C-Section by Choice

Recent guidelines provided by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has said that women should be allowed to have their baby by caesarean section, if the wanted to, and in the absence of any medical reasons for the operation.

The only condition is that women should be aware of the risks.

NHS may Soon Allow C-sections by Choice Rather Than for Health Reasons
It may soon be possible for pregnant women in Britain to avail cesarean section on demand if the proposed rule change spurred on by the “too posh to push’’ brigade comes through.

Even though earlier guidelines did not permit caesarean on maternal request, it is now possible due to increasing safety of the procedure in recent years .

Deputy chief executive Dr Gillian Leng said: "This guideline is not about giving free caesareans for all on the NHS.It is about ensuring that women give birth in the way that is most appropriate for them and their babies."

China Sees Sharp Rise in C-sections Ahead of School Deadline
China reports sharp rise in cesarean deliveries this week as mothers rushed to give birth before the deadline for school enrollment.

Source-Medindia

Fear of Natural Birth Linked to Increase in Number of C-Sections
The number of caesarean section deliveries are increasing due to the fear of natural birth among would-be mothers.

Special Inflating Boots may Reduce Risk of Blood Clots During C-Section
Health experts are advising pregnant women opting for C-section to ask for special inflating boots on the legs during the operation