Why do so many women have C-sections now?

[leyla]

Can anyone tell me why the number of women having c-sections over the past few years?

[Abe]

@leyla "The proportion of birth by caesarean section has increased in an unprecedented way. This is due to many reasons, which may be country- and culture-specific. Some of the most omnipresent reasons behind this rise are: the fear of pain during birth including the pain of uterine contractions; the convenience to schedule the birth when it is most suitable for families or health care professionals; and because caesarean section can be perceived as being less traumatic for the baby.
In some cultures, caesarean section allows people to choose the date or day of the birth due to beliefs around luck or that a certain date or day is more auspicious for the child’s future.
In a number of countries, there is societal pressure for a perfect birth outcome, and health professionals may be sued when the results of a vaginal delivery are not as expected, which fuels their fear of litigation.
In addition, in some societies, delivery by caesarean section is perceived to better preserve the pelvic floor, resulting in less urinary incontinence, in addition to a more satisfactory return to sexual life."