Increasing Rate Of Caesarean Section In Lalla Ded Hospital, Srinagar

Increasing rate of caesarean section is matter of concern to obstetrician and society as a whole. The WHO published guidelines regarding caesarean rates in 1985 which was revised in 1994. The guideline states that the proportion of caesarean births should range between 5%-15%. This study was conducted to find out the increasing rate and indication for caesarean section and measures to decrease this rising trend. This study showed fetal distress (29.84%) as the leading cause of increasing rate of caesarean section and rising trend in caesarean section and falling trend in vaginal section.