Increase In Elective Cesarean Sections

One of the most positive experiences is bringing a child into this world. There are two ways that a baby can be delivered, vaginally and a cesarean section. Since the 1990s, cesarean sections have become the most common procedure in the United States. This procedure is necessary for certain circumstances, such as a breech baby or placental abruption. Some women are now preferring elective cesarean sections due to personal preference. There are nearly 1.4 million babies born surgically in the United States every year. This trend is due to an increase in elective cesarean sections that are not medically necessary. As with any surgery, there are always risks and complications involved. In this case, it's to both the mother and the baby. The cost
It allows them to arrange for maternity leave and extra help at home. Some women have a fear of labor, while some fear incontinence and tearing that can occur in vaginal deliveries. As patients, we look for guidance from our physicians. We trust them to make ethical decisions based on our medical issues. First-time mothers do the same when it comes to delivering their child. According to Dvorsky's (2013) article, "Elective cesarean sections seem to be the result of doctor recommendations, rather than patient requests," He goes on to say that "studies show that few women prefer cesarean sections in the absence of medical or obstetrical factors." Therefore, the increase in cesarean sections is most likely from the pressure of doctors and
A baby at thirty-nine weeks is not fully developed, and therefore faces many risks. Babies born via c-section are more likely to be administered into the NICU than babies born vaginally. According to Gawande (2007) “the child can be lacerated. Although this is rare, it does happen. Atul Gawande also goes on to say “if the placenta separates and the head doesn’t come free quickly, the baby can asphyxiate.” This means that the baby gets an insufficient amount of oxygen and deprives the child of air. It puts the baby in respiratory distress. There are also many other risks that the baby may encounter. In Kresser’s (2011) article, he states that the complications associated with cesarean section are “increased risk of respiratory compromise, low blood sugar, poor temperature regulation, and depressed immune function.” One interesting fact is that babies born via c-section do not have a specific group of “gut bacteria” that vaginal delivered babies have. According to Dvorsky’s (2013) article, “This gut bacteria is important for newborns, as it helps them digest food, regulate bowels, develop their immune systems, and protect against infection.” A baby can only be exposed to this through a vaginal birth, while a cesarean deny them that opportunity. Without this gut bacteria, the baby has a risk of allergies and asthma later in life. At the same time, the mothers face many risks as