Sexual & reproductive healthcare : official journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives
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Review
Indications for cesarean section on maternal request--guidelines for counseling and treatment.
The aim was to find scientific evidence and, based on this, to develop national medical guidelines in Sweden for cesarean section on mother's request. ⋯ A request for cesarean section where no medical indication is present should not be met without considerations concerning the safety of the mother and her baby, while also weighing the risk of adverse outcomes for mother and baby.