We, the undersigned, call on the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) to recognize planned, prophylactic cesarean delivery at confirmed 39-40 weeks gestation as a legitimate birth choice for healthy pregnant women (planning a small family) who want to avoid the unpredictable nature of vaginal delivery with all its potential outcomes (including an emergency cesarean) and associated risks (for mother and baby), and prefer instead to accept the risks associated with planned surgery.

Important note:- This petition advocates cesarean choice as opposed to advocating cesarean delivery for all women.