REEVALUATING C-SECTION TRENDS IN INDIA: UNDERSTANDING THECULTURAL AND CLINICAL FACTORS DRIVING CHANGE

• Autores: Suresh Suvarna, Shruti, Khetan, Shrishti
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2025
• Institución: Instituto Nacional Materno Perinatal
• Repositorio: Revista Peruana de Investigación Materno Perinatal
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:investigacionmaternoperinatal.inmp.gob.pe:article/448
• Enlace del recurso: https://investigacionmaternoperinatal.inmp.gob.pe/index.php/rpinmp/article/view/448
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Cesarean Section; maternal health; culture preferences; clinical indications; Cesárea; Indicaciones clínicas; Preferencias culturales; Salud materna

The rising rates of cesarean section (C-section) deliveries in India have become a subject of significant concern, driven by both cultural and clinical factors. This letter to the editor explores the multifaceted reasons behind the increasing preference for C-sections, including socioeconomic pressures, medicalization of childbirth, and patient perceptions of safety and convenience. It also examines the role of healthcare infrastructure, doctor-patient dynamics, and the growing influence of private healthcare systems in shaping delivery choices. By critically analyzing these factors, this letter aims to shed light on the need for a more balanced approach to childbirth, emphasizing patient education, informed consent, and the promotion of vaginal birth when medically appropriate.