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Karnataka Hospitals: C-Section Rate Alarms Health Officials
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Karnataka reports 46.9% C-section rate in 46.9% of 857,124 deliveries.
- Government provides 3 days for normal and 7 days for C-section post-delivery care.
- Epidural injections for natural birth are available selectively and on demand.
In the 2024-25 period, Karnataka's government hospitals saw a significant C-section rate of 46.9%, with 401,859 caesarean surgeries out of 857,124 total deliveries. This figure exceeds international recommendations, prompting a review of birthing practices within the state's health department.
The department has established post-delivery care protocols, mandating a minimum of three days for natural births and seven days for caesarean deliveries. Nutritious food guidelines are also in place to support mothers during their recovery period, underscoring a focus on comprehensive maternal care.
Regarding pain management, epidural injections for natural births are approved but not universally available. They are offered at specific government hospitals like Vani Vilas Hospital, contingent upon expert opinion, staffing, and patient eligibility, with no current plans for a statewide policy expansion.
