Cesarean section by choice: Constructing a reproductive rights framework for the debate
- 13 July 2006
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Vol. 94 (3), 262-268
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2006.04.006
Abstract
The question of cesarean section by choice (that is, cesarean delivery in the absence of medical indications) has been hotly debated by the obstetrical profession in recent years. The debate has focused around questions of risks and benefits, and has revolved around questions of obstetrical practice. In this paper, the question will be framed in a reproductive rights context. How does the phenomenon of CSBC (cesarean section by choice) impact women's empowerment? Which reproductive rights might be affected by this question, and what policies are related to its use? FIGO's 1998 statement "Ethical Aspects regarding Cesarean Delivery for Non-Medical Reasons" is revisited, and, in light of these considerations, its contents are endorsed once again.Keywords
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