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Reasons’ for preferred cesarean or vaginal delivery.
| Reasons for preferred cesarean delivery (n=162) | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fear/pain of vaginal delivery | 72 | 44.4 |
| Repeat cesarean | 24 | 14.8 |
| More healthy for the baby | 24 | 14.8 |
| Tubal ligation | 16 | 9.9 |
| Cephalopelvic disproportion | 15 | 9.3 |
| Chronic diseases | 11 | 6.8 |
| Reasons for preferred vaginal delivery (n=261) | ||
| More natural and healthy | 171 | 65.5 |
| Shorter postpartum healing process | 50 | 19.2 |
| Postpartum painless | 40 | 15.3 |
