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Liability. Sounds like the same kind of mindset that has resulted in the US having an huge overabundance of C-sections over natural births. Allegedly it's beca
by abraae 5y ago
Liability. Sounds like the same kind of mindset that has resulted in the US having an huge overabundance of C-sections over natural births.
Allegedly it's because the doctor can't be sued in the event of something going wrong, as they had done "everything possible" - even when it's not in the best interests of the mother and baby.
- rtkwe 5y agoI've read there's maybe other even less defendable factors at play; namely convenience. It's much easier for the whole staff compared to a normal natural labor which can go on an indeterminate amount of time. At least if it's liability you could argue doctors were being excessively cautious, the apparent reasons here are pure convenience for the doctors over patients. https://www.tipsonlifeandlove.com/health-and-wellness/c-sections-a-matter-of-doctors-convenience https://www.tipsonlifeandlove.com/health-and-wellness/c-sect...
- prawn 5y agoYes, easier to schedule a C-section than deal with natural birth arriving less predictably.