Evolution of views on operative delivery

This article traces the historical path of operative obstetrics up to the present time. The issues of the high frequency of cesarean section, its impact on perinatal mortality, reproductive health of the female population, mental health of the future generation (children by operation), and qualification of obstetricians and gynecologists are raised. The authors point out that there is no direct correlation between the frequency of cesarean section and perinatal mortality rates, since antenatal fetal death dominates its structure, which does not depend on the method of delivery.