Pregnant women who choose an elective c-section are probably on the righjt side

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  • Mario Sebastiani Servicio de Obstetricia, Hospital Italiano. Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51987/Rev.Hosp.Ital.B.Aires.vi.1295

Keywords:

elective c-section, choice of the method of termination of a pregnancy, controversia

Abstract

Choosing an elective cesarean opens a dilemma between the right to decide and professional responsibility. Recent evidence shows neonatal and maternal benefits in specific contexts, particularly when planning for few children. The debate requires balancing rights, risks, and professional responsibility in making informed decisions.

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References

Argentina. Ley 25929 parto humanizado [Internet]. Buenos Aires: Argentina. Ministerio de Justicia y Derechos Humanos. Secretaría de Derechos Humanos y Pluralismo Cultural; 2018 [citado 2025 ago 20]. Disponible en: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/sites/default/files/ley_25929_parto_humanizado_decreto_web_0.pdf.

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Published

2025-09-30

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 3 (2025): Revista del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires

Section

Controversy

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Sebastiani M. Pregnant women who choose an elective c-section are probably on the righjt side. Rev Hosp Ital B.Aires [Internet]. 2025 Sep. 30 [cited 2026 Aug. 21];45(3):e0001295. Available from: https://ojs.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/index.php/revistahi/article/view/1295

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