I really don't see why we should shame hospitals who perform a high rate of c-sections. What is it going to achieve? If there is a concern regarding this high rate of c-sections then it would be more beneficial to make pregnant women more aware of the dangers so they can make more informed decisions about how they choose to deliver their baby.

Women should always be able to choose between a vaginal birth and a c-section. As far as i know we still live in a free country where we are able to make choices for ourselves and our families without fear of persecution.

There is always a debate about natural delivery versus c-sections. I think in the end it comes down to personal opinion. if you ask a different Doctor each day what their opinion is, you would get a different answer from each Doctor.

I don't see why it is such a big deal. I am a mother of five. I've had 3 natural births and 2 c-sections. The first was an emergency and the second was elective. I am pregnant again now and will be having another c-section as it is my right as an Australian to have a choice.