Cesarean on Demand? Autonomy vs. Medical Indication
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https://doi.org/10.51987/Rev.Hosp.Ital.B.Aires.v45i3.1294Keywords:
controversia, cesarean section, autonomy, vaginal birthAbstract
Cesarean delivery without medical indication raises an ethical dilemma between autonomy and professional responsibility. In low-risk pregnancies, vaginal birth offers greater benefits and lower risks. The physician’s role is to support, inform, and care, always prioritizing maternal and neonatal health over mere demand.
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