Dr. Allison Hill | Source | OBGYN and wisp medical advisor at Wisp

Personally, if a patient asks me for an elective cesarean, I first try to find out why she wants it. The most common reason is fear of pain, followed by fear of tearing the vagina, fear of incontinence, and simply believing it’s not possible. They have been told things like, 'your pelvis is so small, 'your uterus is tipped,' and 'you are so tiny.' Ultimately, I believe that every woman has the right to choose her birthing style. If she knows and understands the risks and makes an informed decision, whether it is to have a baby at home or to have an elective, scheduled cesarean, I will support her.