Birth Is a natural process. Till 2010 the rate in India was 8.5%.WHO recommends 10 -15 % as "medically necessary". Over past decade the rate has gone up to 41% in Kerala and 58% in AP. What are the reasons? The female pelvic anatomy/Reproductive physiology/Endocrine System have undergone sea changes ?
The would be mothers have no time,attitude,patience to undergo labour pain? Surgical/Anaesthetic procedures have become less hazardous? C Sections are more safe for mother and baby in every case? We have turned are back to time honored doctrine of"masterly inactivity with watchful expectancy "? Is it a part of corporate hospital's strategy to achieve "targets"?
