A caesarean does not mean that women are "too posh to push"
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A new study has found that most women who have a caesarean section do so for medical reasons and not because they want to avoid the pain of giving birth
Women who choose to have a caesarean are often criticised for being “too posh to push” but a new study has revealed that this is often not the case.
The study found, in a review of 620,000 births in England during 2008, that most women who underwent caesareans did so after being advised to do so by a doctor for medical reasons.
Caesarean sections are often regarded as the “easy alternative” to a natural birth but doctors have said that this is far from the truth.
Although safety has increased over the years, like any major operation, a caesarean section carries the risk of bleeding and infection. The wound caused by the operation can also make it harder for a new mother to cope during the first weeks of motherhood.
Mary Newburn, from the National Childbirth Trust, said, ‘This research scotches the myth that there is a large group of women clamouring for a caesarean on demand.’
She also added that, ‘Most women want to avoid major surgery if they have a good chance of a safe and straightforward birth.’
By Lauren King
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