Caesarean section (C-section) deliveries are very common in Kerala. Women make the choice between a normal or c-section delivery much before they are in the labour room. The thought of caesarean itself has been normalized by society. It is no wonder that studies and surveys repeatedly find Kerala on top of the % of births delivered by C-section. World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that the rate of C-sections in a region should not exceed 15%. All districts in Kerala records a rate much higher than 15%. It is also worth noting that the share of C-sections is much higher in private hospitals than in public hospitals. You can find the details here and here . Women chose C-section for multiple reasons ignoring possible future health risks. Hospitals promote C-section for monetary gains which is understandable. Doctors suggest C-section so that they can bring the deliveries in their working hours and thus can avoid late-night visits. But women need not fall for it. It’s high time that