Lithuanian laws allow elective C-sections, but implementation varies; only one facility offers them by choice.
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In Lithuania, over 19,500 babies were born last year, with 24 percent via Cesarean section (C-section). While the law allows women to choose C-section, implementation is complicated. Some major clinics, such as those in Vilnius and Kaunas, state they only perform C-sections for specific medical indications, despite the legal right of the patient to choose. Shulia Moteris ir vaiko klinika also does not offer the option for patient choice. “Vilniaus gimdymo namai” is noted as the only facility in Lithuania that performs C-sections upon a woman’s request, though it is costly for the patient. Internationally, C-section rates vary, with some European countries having significantly higher rates in private clinics, and experts suggest that modern women desire involvement in their healthcare decisions.
