"Middle class mothers should be talked out of caesareans"

[Roryrory]

Why does the age of the mother correlate with a need for a c-section? I have heard this before - I don't get it.

I also wonder how many of those in the 90% who are advised to have a c-section actually need them on an objective view.

[onthefly]

Isn't higher maternal age correlated with greater chance of complications?
It sounds to me like they should be talking OBs out of it more so than the mothers. Definitely agree with the need for counselling to work through fears, regardless of the type of birth they end up having.

[BellyBelly]

It sounds to me like they should be talking OBs out of it more so than the mothers.

Totally agree. But while they are focused on business and keeping that busy, it's always about whats going to be quicker, what will cover them more legally, and easier to schedule.