Rising Concerns Over C-Section Deliveries and Anesthesia Risks

A growing number of healthcare experts are raising concerns about the rising rate of C-section deliveries, as new hospital data reveals a steady increase in surgical births over the past year. Specialists warn that while C-sections remain life-saving in high-risk pregnancies, unnecessary procedures are contributing to avoidable complications related to anesthesia and post-surgical recovery. Anesthesiologists report that more mothers are experiencing delayed responses to spinal anesthesia and longer recovery times due to underlying conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and undiagnosed allergies. The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists has urged hospitals to strengthen pre-surgical screening protocols after several cases highlighted adverse reactions caused by improper dosage adjustments. With the World Health Organization recommending C-section rates to stay between 10–15%, health officials emphasize that the current surge — exceeding 25% in multiple metro cities — demands immediate review. Hospitals are now being encouraged to adopt more stringent evaluation frameworks and promote natural delivery methods whenever medically safe, ensuring that maternal safety remains at the center of childbirth practices.