Experts raise concerns over spike in C-section deliveries in Delhi
Data from the National Family Health Survey shows a significant increase in C-section deliveries in Delhi, rising to 27.4% in 2023–24. Experts attribute this trend to a combination of medical factors, such as delayed pregnancies, and social preferences for painless childbirth.
Why it matters
The rise in surgical births, particularly in the private sector, raises concerns about medical over-intervention and potential health risks for mothers and infants.
Delhi has seen a sharp rise in caesarean section (C-section) deliveries, increasing from 23.6% in 2019–21 to 27.4% in 2023–24, according to National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data. Experts and doctors attribute the trend to factors such as preference for painless childbirth and medical conditions like obesity and diabetes, among others. However, they have also expressed concern over the rising rate, noting that C-sections also carry medical risks.
The article presents data and expert opinions from multiple medical professionals without editorializing.
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