Obesity increases c-section rates. So does pervasive STDs in a notable demographic. So does working (western women can't get enough of muy career, which is inconvenienced by unpredictable delivery dates), and greatest of all is the fucktarded female fascination with hospitals. In the past, 10% of babies were delivered in hospitals. Now it's 90%. You know what happens when you go to a hospital full of surgeons? They recommend surgery. Sure, you'll probably be fine with delivering ye olde way, but surgeons are nervous about liability suits so they recommend the predictable option.