Elective cesarean: an option for primiparas?

Previously reserved for women with clear medical indications, cesarean is now requested by greater numbers of patients. But is it advisable for first-time mothers?

Dr. Harer is chief of staff at Riverside County Regional Medical Center in Moreno Valley, Calif. He also is a contributing editor of OBG Management.

Should a primiparous patient be allowed to choose elective cesarean delivery?

I believe the answer is yes.