From: Cesarean delivery on maternal request and its influencing factors in Chongqing, China
Motivations | Frequency | Percentage |
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(N = 327) | (%) | |
Labor pain is less than with vaginal delivery, afraid of vaginal labor pain | 181 | 55.35 |
The doctor suggested that cesarean delivery was necessary | 128 | 39.14 |
No confidence in vaginal delivery, fear of failure of vaginal delivery before performing cesarean delivery | 89 | 27.22 |
Safer for children | 68 | 20.80 |
It is safe to the mother and saves time and effort | 60 | 18.35 |
Faster body shape recovery | 53 | 16.21 |
Protection of perineal tissue, does not affect postpartum sexual life | 40 | 12.23 |
Kids are smarter and healthier | 35 | 10.70 |
You can choose a good day | 25 | 7.65 |
Fear of pregnancy complications, such as uterine rupture | 19 | 5.81 |
Suggestions from family and friends | 16 | 4.89 |
Precious children, such as test tube babies, years of infertility | 3 | 0.92 |