Table 2.
Main reasons for the mode of birth preference among participants
| Rank | Reasons | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Vaginal birth (N = 675) | ||
| 1 | The mother will recover fast | 531 (78.7) |
| 2 | Childbirth is a natural process and CS is unnecessary | 454 (67.3) |
| 3 | A baby delivered by VB is healthier | 403 (59.8) |
| 4 | VB is beneficial for breastfeeding | 352 (52.1) |
| 5 | A baby delivered by VB is smarter | 345 (51.1) |
| 6 | VB leaves no scar | 266 (39.3) |
| 7 | The mother will suffer fewer risks | 251 (37.2) |
| 8 | VB costs less | 206 (30.5) |
| Caesarean section (N = 276) | ||
| 1 | Lack of confidence and concerns about VB | 103 (37.5) |
| 2 | An abnormality was found during a prenatal examination | 101 (36.7) |
| 3 | The baby will suffer fewer risks | 96 (34.9) |
| 4 | Fear of the pain from VB | 90 (32.7) |
| 5 | Have previously had a Caesarean section | 74 (26.9) |
| 6 | The mother will suffer fewer risks | 59 (21.5) |
| 7 | To select the time of birth | 29 (10.5) |
| 8 | Less effect on sexual behaviour | 21 (7.6) |