Behind the myth--few women prefer caesarean section in the absence of medical or obstetrical factors

Midwifery
Annika KarlströmIngegerd Hildingsson

Abstract

to describe the prevalence of women's preference for caesarean section as expressed in mid pregnancy, late pregnancy and one year post partum. An additional aim was to identify associated factors and investigate reasons for the preference. mixed methods. Data were collected from 2007 to 2008 through questionnaires distributed to a Swedish regional cohort of women. The survey was part of a longitudinal study of women's attitudes and beliefs related to childbirth. One open question regarding the reasons for the preferred mode of birth was analysed using content analysis. three hospitals in the county of Västernorrland in the middle of Sweden. 1506 women were recruited at the routine ultrasound screening during weeks 17 to 19 of their pregnancy. a preference for caesarean section was stated by 7.6% of women during mid pregnancy and by 7.0% in late pregnancy. One year post partum 9.8% of the women stated that they would prefer a caesarean section if they were to have another baby. This was related to their birth experience. There were more multiparous women who wished for a caesarean section. Associated factors irrespective of parity were fear of giving birth and a 'strongly disagree' response to the statement regarding that the pr...Continue Reading

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