Births by Caesarean section in the United States of America and in Britain

In: Journal of biosocial science: JBS, Band 12, Heft 3, S. 353-362

Abstract

SummaryThe rise in Caesarian section rates has been much greater in the United States than in Britain. This article analyses the reasons for these trends and finds they are not clearly related to good medical practice. It is concluded that it should be a cause for concern if rates rise above 6% of live births. In this case operations must be shown to be in the best interests of the mothers and their babies.