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September 10, 2025Open Access

Factors Contributing to Cesarean Sections Among Mothers and Their Short-Term Effects on Postpartum Outcomes: A Case-Control Study

Key Points

Key predictors of cesarean delivery include prior cesarean, prolonged labor, and pregnancy complications, all linked to adverse postpartum outcomes.
Women who underwent cesarean sections experienced higher rates of surgical complications and delayed breastfeeding initiation after birth.
The study utilized a case-control approach involving 300 participants matched for demographic characteristics and assessed using statistical methods.
Addressing risk factors like maternal BMI and promoting education on optimal birth management could significantly reduce unnecessary cesarean sections.

Abstract

Background P<0.001), pregnancy complications (OR=6.12; P<0.001), non-cephalic fetal presentation (OR=5.09; P<0.001), and primiparity (OR=5.33; P<0.001). Overweight maternal BMI and labor induction further increased CS likelihood (OR=4.13 and OR=4.50, respectively; P<0.001). Short-term postpartum effects included higher rates of surgical complications, delayed breastfeeding initiation, and increased hospital readmissions among women who had cesarean deliveries.Conclusion: Caesarean section is associated with significant risk factors and adverse postpartum outcomes. Strategies to reduce unnecessary cesarean sections include promoting education about early pregnancy, optimal birth management, and addressing modifiable risk factors such as maternal body mass index. Future research should explore long-term postpartum effects and interventional strategies to reduce the rates of cesarean section.

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