In recent years, the cesarean section rate has been high. Because of the lack of research on cesarean section without medical indication, the surgery is facing huge risks. To compensate for the lack of domestic-related research, and help clinicians to weigh the pros and cons of cesarean section, the paper reviews the reasons for cesarean delivery on maternal request(CDMR) and the advantages and disadvantages of CDMR so as to put forward constructive advice. Because of the lack of research on cesarean section without medical indication, the surgery is facing huge risks. To compensate for the lack of domestic-related research, and help clinicians to weigh the pros and cons of cesarean section, the paper reviews the reasons for cesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR) and the advantages and disadvantages of CDMR so as to put forward constructive advice.