Table 3 Reasons for CS preference among women from 8 countries (n = 392)
Please indicate why you prefer Cesarean birth (CB) | n (%) |
|---|---|
Fear of labor pain | 305 (77.8) |
To avoid damage to my body/to maintain vaginal integrity | 245 (62.5) |
Ability to plan the time of birth | 103 (26.3) |
Convenience of scheduled Cesarean birth | 102 (26.0) |
Cesarean birth is better/safer/healthier for the mother | 71 (18.1) |
Other | 20 (5.1) |