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  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1         Background to the Study The joy that comes with the birth of a healthy baby is unparalleled by any other achievement in life, especially when the mother avoids the tragedy of labor complications or postpartum illness. Conversely, there is no loss more agonizing than that of a mother during a complicated pregnancy or difficult labor, particularly when it occurs due to the refusal of a cesarean section. Delivery marks a pivotal moment in every woman's life, where certain medical conditions associated with pregnancy and labor may necessitate a cesarean section to safeguard both maternal and infant lives (Lawani et al., 2019; Zamani-Alavijeh et al., 2018). A cesarean delivery, commonly referred to as C-section, involves the birth of a fetus through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus after 28 weeks of gestation (Narayanaswamy et al., 2016). It is one of the most frequently performed major abdomi...