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BESIO R, Mauricio. Cesarean section and vaginal delivery.: An ethical perspective. Rev. méd. Chile [online]. 1999, vol.127, n.9, pp.1121-1125. ISSN 0034-9887.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0034-98871999000900014.

The increasing number of cesarean sections is worrisome. In this article, several causes that could cause this phenomenon are invoked and a primary cause that explains all others is proposed. The hierarchical analysis of different values such as safety, costs and mother autonomy at the moment of medical decision, is discussed.

Palavras-chave : Cesarean section; Ethics, medical; Vaginal birth after Cesarean.