C-section delivery: increasing trend, causes and challenges

Nowadays Cesarean operation (C-section) The trend of getting delivery from is increasing rapidly. Some women opt for C-section due to health issues, while some prefer it to avoid labor pain. However, there are many social, economic and awareness-related reasons behind this increasing trend. Let us understand in detail what C-section delivery is, why the rich class is using it more, and take a look at its growing implications.

What is C-section delivery?

C-section delivery It is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the mother’s abdomen and uterus and the baby is taken out. If this procedure is done according to correct medical guidelines, both mother and child remain safe. But if carelessness is taken in this, it can prove harmful for the health of the mother and the newborn. Additionally, C-sections also cost more, making it financially challenging.

Increasing trend of C-section: choice of rich women

Research results

According to a recently published report, Rich women are increasingly resorting to C-section deliverythis report Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia is published in and National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21) Based on data from.

glimpse of data

• poor class: Only 6% Women got C-section done in government hospitals.
• middle class: About 18% Middle class women underwent C-section delivery.
• rich class: close 21% rich and 25% Upper class women preferred C-section.

These figures clearly show that there is a difference in C-section rates according to economic status.

Low rate of C-section among poor class: Lack of awareness

main reason

• lack of information: There is less information about government schemes and free C-section facilities among the poor class.
• barrier to access to facilities: Many times women are not able to reach those hospitals or centers on time where C-section facilities are available.
• economic problems: They do not have sufficient resources for travel, accommodation and other expenses.
• hesitancy and traditional belief: Many poor families consider traditional normal delivery to be safe.

differences according to geography

• Southern states: In states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh Up to 60% of deliveries are through C-section,
• Northern and Eastern States: The rate of C-section delivery is very low in Bihar, Assam and Chhattisgarh.

Increase in C-section deliveries: Research findings

IIT-Madras study

According to research by IIT-Madras, 2016 to 2021 There has been a sharp increase in C-section deliveries between .

• 2016: C-section rates across India 17% Was.
• 2021:It increases 21.5% It’s done.
• private hospital: in 2016 43% And it will increase in 2021 50% Till done. That means one out of every two deliveries is taking place through C-section.

Trend among urban and educated women

In urban areas, where women are more educated and aware, they are preferring C-section. One reason for this is that they have better access to facilities and they want to avoid labor pain.

Advantages and disadvantages of C-section

Advantages:

1. life saver in emergency: In complicated delivery, C-section can save the life of mother and baby.
2. less pain: An option to avoid labor pain.
3. pre planned: Delivery date and time can be decided in advance.

Loss:

1. long recovery period: Recovery takes longer than normal delivery.
2. risk of infection: The risk of infection may increase due to surgery.
3. Complications in future pregnancy: Repeated C-section may increase the risk in the next pregnancy.