Makhija, BelaVerma, DeepikaMustafa, Asif2020-10-162020-10-162019-11Makhija Bela, Verma Deepika, Mustafa Asif. A root cause analysis of increasing caesarean section rates in a tertiary care private hospital in North India. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2019 Nov; 8(11): 4531-45372320-17702320-1789http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/207191Background: Increase in the incidence of caesarean section is a matter of concern worldwide. Robson’s criteria which is universally accepted now as a way for calculating caesarean rates takes into account only the obstetrical consideration, however, it is noteworthy that many socioeconomic and cultural factors also have a role to play. This study takes into account both Robson’s criteria and common socio-cultural factors which lead to increased caesarean rates with an attempt to suggest ways to curtail this trend.Methods: The study was a hospital based cross-sectional study at a private tertiary care hospital in New Delhi. 1200 consecutive live births after 34 weeks of gestation were analysed over a period of one year.Results: LSCS was the most common mode of delivery 733 (61.1%). 329 (27.4%) had induced labour of which 260 (76.2%) had LSCS. 333 women had elective LSCS. Rates of CDMR were 185 (25.2%) which is very significant. As per Robson’s criteria maximum number of women (318) were in group 2, of which 226 (71.1%) underwent caesarean section.Conclusions: High caesarean rates can be attributed to a multitude of factors. Robson’s criteria are an effective way for analysis of obstetric indications. Other added factors include comorbidities, CDMR, fear of litigations, etc which were analysed.Caesarean delivery on maternal requestLower segment caesarean sectionRobson’s criteriaTrial of labour after caesareanVaginal birth after caesarean sectionJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi, India