Introduction to the research

A descriptive study was conducted at the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Erbil maternity and pediatrics hospital, Iraq, from 21st of November to 27th of November 2007.
All cases of cesarean sections presenting during the study period were recorded in the department using data information sheet prepared for the purpose of this study.
All patients were interviewed post operatively in the wards.
For each patient a data information sheet is filled which includes: name, age, parity, gestational age, educational level, type and cause of cesarean section.