Cesarean delivery on maternal request has been producing a mirror of conflicts, which every obstetrician has to face in day-to-day practice. A mother requesting for cesarean reflects the common belief in society that elective cesarean is safer than vaginal delivery in terms of both fetus and mother. When a woman comes with the request of cesarean delivery, it should no doubt be individualized and considered keeping in view the mother's perspective, society, and also the evidence-based guidelines.
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