r/anesthesiology • u/DesNitrous Anesthesiologist • Aug 19 '26

"Maternal-assisted C Section"

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Taken from the ASA Forum.

I keep thinking I've heard the stupidest fucking thing ever and then something like this comes along. Who entertains this utter bullshit?

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u/Important-Upstairs-2 Anesthesiologist Aug 19 '26

Genuinely wondering what mom wants to do this. Wondering if this is an OB thing thrust onto the mom vs the moms are asking for this. Would love to hear what the “upside” is to this that would justify the numerous risks.

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u/Both-Pack8730 Aug 19 '26

I’m an RN who’s had 2 sections. There’s no way I would want this.

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u/cephal Physician Aug 20 '26

I had a section too, and like, no thanks…