Doctors Say Patients Should Have the Choice on Deciding C-Section Birth

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says patient autonomy should come first in deciding whether to have a c-section or not.

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has issued a guideline amidst a rising amount of c-sections chosen over natural birth, emphasizing patient autonomy.

SOCG says the decision about whether to get a c-section should ultimately be up to the patient, not the doctor.