No caesarean section on demand without a proper indication
van Roosmalen, J.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde 150(14): 789
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-2162 PMID: 16649397 Document Number: 598403
The risk/benefit ratio of caesarean section versus vaginal birth does not justify performing the operation solely on demand of the woman without a medical indication. Underlying fear of childbirth should be addressed by other means rather than simply performing the operation. These considerations should not be outweighed by women's freedom to decide.