Here are three things to know:
1. The term “Caesarean delivery on maternal request” applies to these planned C-sections that some mothers see as a more controlled way to give birth, according to Dr. Kfouri.
2. First time mothers requesting C-sections may not realize the complications associated with the procedure, said Dr. Kfouri. For example, scar tissue from the procedure can form around major abdominal organs, creating future potential for surgical risks. In rare cases, a woman’s uterus can rupture during her next delivery if the organ did not heal properly from a previous C-section.
3. Due to the risks associated with CDMRs, maternity care teams are hesitant to grant this request, according to Dr. Kfouri.
“What we must do, however, is explore deeply and repeatedly the worries and experiences that have led a woman to request a CDMR in the first place,” she wrote in the op-ed. “Some may fear pain and reviewing the spectrum of available pain management options in labor may alleviate these anxieties.”
More articles on clinical leadership and infection control:
Boston VA hospital patient infected with Legionnaires
3 ways Cleveland Clinic defeated barriers to team-based care
Alternative antibiotics after C-sections may cause more infections
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
