Proportion of caesarean deliveries and maternal and neonatal factors associated with it among mothers delivered in teaching hospital Kalutara

Abstract

Caesarean section is a commonly used surgical procedure performed in obstetrics. Generally, the cesarean section is performed under special maternal and fetal indications. However, it is globally acknowledged that the rates of caesarean section delivery are increasing gradually, due to various maternal and neonatal factors. However, cesarean section entails specific short-term and long-term complications for both mother and baby. This study was conducted to assess the proportion of cesarean delivery and maternal and neonatal factors associated with it among mothers delivered in obstetric wards of Teaching Hospital Kalutara.