Caesarean birth

Caesarean births are becoming much more common and the jury is still out over whether this is a good thing -  some feel they are used too much, others say they're not used enough. There is no doubt, though, that for some mothers and babies a Caesarean is a life-saving operation.

 It’s worth knowing why and how a Caesarean is carried out, so you are prepared if one becomes necessary. Below, we answer all the main questions you might have about Caesarean births...