In Belgium, one child in five is born by Caesarean section. While this is a reasonable average compared with other European countries, which exceed 30% or even 50%, there are major disparities between hospitals, which are not always justified by the medical profile of the mothers or the type of establishment. Financial considerations (a Caesarean section lasts less time than a delivery, but is billed at a higher rate), departmental organization (Caesareans are scheduled during working hours), individual factors (some doctors are more willing to perform Caesareans than others) and the weight of medico-legal considerations also contribute to the increase in the number of Caesareans. For reference, the latest international studies and scientific reviews show that caesarean sections above 10-15% do not improve the health of mother and child; on the contrary, they can lead to iatrogenic complications.