Caesarean section in the Werra-Meißner district: record numbers and regional differences!

Caesarean section in the Werra-Meißner district: record numbers and regional differences!

The topic of caesarean sections are always the focus of the discussion, and the latest figures show an unstoppable trend. In 2023, a caesarean section quota of 32.6 % was reached in Germany-this is the highest value that the country has seen so far. Around 218,000 women decided this year to give birth by Caesarean section, which is a worrying increase compared to previous years when the quota in 2011 was only 32.2 % and in 1993 only 16.9 %, such as the Werra Rundschau shown in detail.

What are the reasons for this increase? Reasons that are frequently mentioned are the increased fears of spontaneous births and the desire for more predictability and control, especially among the younger generation, the millennials. The Caesarean section rate at around 25 % is also lower than the national average in the Eschweger Clinic, although there are only a few desired Caesarean sections there. In comparison, the University Medicine Göttingen has a quota of around 39 %, which is due to a high -risk collective that is treated there.

regional differences in the focus

The considerable regional differences in the Caesarean section rate are remarkable. While the quota in Saarland is 36.4 % at the top, Hamburg followed with 36.2 % and Hesse with 35.1 %. On the other hand, we find Saxony with a caesarean section rate of only 25.6 % and Brandenburg with 29.3 %, such as the [details of SPIEGEL] (https://www.spiegel.de/gesundheit/kaeschreu-neuer-rekordwert-in-Deutschland-grosse-dschiede-a-cb7e31f5-4bc3-a030-ba2bfdf1cd2c) clarify.

These regional differences throw a light on the varying approaches of the clinics on obstetrics. While some hospitals recommend spontaneous birth as the first choice, others make a larger number of caesarean sections. Crucial medical indications such as cross -matters, mismatch between the pelvis and head or emergencies play an important role here. The advantages of a caesarean section, such as a controlled delivery and the possibility of avoiding injuries to the intimate area, are known, but also the risks, including infections and adaptation disorders in the child, should not be neglected.

look into the future

The forecasts are also interesting. For 2030, around 680,000 to 720,000 births per year will be assumed in Germany. However, the number of clinics that actually offer obstetrics is another point of concern. In 2023, less than a third (31.4 %) of the 1,874 hospitals in Germany offered obstetrics, compared to 1993, where almost half (49.4 %) did. This shows a clear trend that is also underlined by contact persons in the Destatis.

Overall, the development of the Caesarean section rate and the associated discussions have achieved an important social dimension. It remains exciting how these trends will continue to shape in the future, especially with the constant desire for a gentle and safe birth for all expectant mothers.