Cesarean Delivery on Request

Cesarean delivery on maternal request requires individualized counseling. Reduced risks of pelvic floor disorders should be weighed against surgical risks and future risks including abnormal placentation. Author Marianna Alperin, MD, MS, from UC San Diego School of Medicine, discusses this and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Linda Brubaker, MD. Related Content: Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request Cesarean Delivery—Reply Cesarean Delivery