C-sections?

You always hear about everyone having elective c-sections. Why are women now a days electing to have a major surgery than to have a natural delivery? I have had two children naturally and I am hoping to have this baby naturally also. I was close to having a c-section with my daughter, upon hearing this I pushed harder and got her out. I am really afraid of thought of having a c-section. Dont get me wrong I am not agianst c-sections. I think they are great for women who medically need them, expecially when the moms or babys life is in danger. I just don't understand why c-sections are being done just because the mother doesn't want to have a natural birth. When did c-sections become so routine? How do you feel?