Number of deliveries by cesarean section falling
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THE number of pregnant women opting for cesarean sections in China fell from 46 percent in 2010 to about 35 percent last year, the National Health and Family Planning Commission said.
However, authorities will face challenges in controlling the number of C-sections because of the family planning reform that now allows all couples to have a second child, a spokesman said.
Xiong Huang said the risk of complications during pregnancy will increase because of a rise in the number of older mothers.
One of the reasons for the high number of C-sections is hospitals’ preference for the procedure because they can charge more for it, he said.
Women also opt for such operations if they think their babies are going to be heavier than average.
There are also not enough midwives in comparison to the number of pregnant women, Xiong said.
China will train more midwives to assist women to give birth naturally and hospitals will be required to better control the number of C-sections they carry out, he said, adding that hospitals will be urged to provide consultation on natural delivery.
Health authorities will also promote education programs to encourage expectant mothers to opt for natural births.
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