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This is the name given to the operation in which a baby is delivered
through an incision in the lower abdominal wall. The term "Caesarean"
was adopted as it was thought that Caesar, a Roman Emperor had been
born by this method.
As the number of caesarean births have risen in the UK in the last
few years and the financial implications are such that the cost per
year is £80m, then it was thought expedient that this matter be investigated.
It was found on scrutiny of the situation by the Royal College of
Gynaecologists commissioned by the Government, that 1 in 5 babies
had been born by this method. One major point being looked at by the
College is whether the rate of Caesareans is on the increase because
women wish to have their children born by caesarean. They also have
to take into consideration why it is that the number of caesareans
vary geographically. Is it due to different policies adopted in different
areas by Obstetricians? In America, in some areas, there was concern
expressed at the mounting requests for Caesarean births. One factor
other than financial consideration is that a Caesarean is a surgical
operation as opposed to a normal delivery. It appeared probable that
the wish for a Caesarean in some countries does stem from mothers
request..
The report of Royal College is awaited with interest from that point
of view and also their commentary on varying attitudes in different
areas of the country.
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