Background: Caesarean section (C.S) is a surgical procedure used to prevent or treat life-threatening maternal or fetal complications. C.S as a major abdominal surgery in the world is one of the most frequently performed In Egypt, It accounted for 72% of births in 2021. The Aim: The study aimed to determine how involved and satisfied women were with their decision to have a cesarean section (C.S). Method: A Mixed research design will be utilized for this study. Study subjects: A convenient sample include 167 postpartum women who attend Dr. Mohamed Abd El Wahab obstetrics & gynecology center at Dekernes city, Dakahlia governorate..
Data collection tools: Three tools were used: A structured interview questionnaire, women's opinion regarding involvement in C.S decision and Maternal Satisfaction with Cesarean Section (MSCS) scale. Results: show that the women who decided to involve in cesarean section had a good level of perception of individualized care and satisfaction with nursing care and 71.5% of the studied women were satisfied with cesarean birth. Conclusion: The majority of the studied women involved in cesarean section were satisfied with their decision and less than third of them were unsatisfied. There is a highly significant association between women's involvement in cesarean section decision and their satisfaction.
Recommendation: : Vitality of psychological support of the parturient women with cs, especially postoperative. Health care providers have an essential role in before & post C.S care
Keywords: Cesarean section -involvement in decision making-Satisfaction.