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Help, I need a Caesarean
It’s a worry if you know in advance you may need a Caesarean, but the operation has never been safer.

C-section with a breech baby

MaryAnne's worries about 'not giving birth properly' were totally unfounded when little Eleanor...

Emergency C-section saved baby's life

Hayley gave birth under general anaesthetic after her baby's heart rate fell dangerously low during...

Questions for your hospital visit

Visiting the hospital where you plan to have your baby? Here's what to ask....

What happens in a multiple birth?

Giving birth to twins or more is a bit different. Here's what is likely to happen....

Can I have natural birth after a C-section?

Q: I had a Caesarean with my first baby as he became distressed during labour, but I'd really like...

Tricky birth but breastfeeding joy

Tracy-Anne persevered and after 8 weeks, baby Daisy finally latched on. ...

C-section due to placental abruption

Heavy bleeding meant baby Ellie-Rose had to be whisked out by emergency C-section....

I had a C-section without anaesthetic

Self-hypnosis was the only pain control this new mum used during the delivery of her first baby by...

My huge 10lb 10oz baby

Medical staff thought the baby would be big, but not THAT big!...

Will I know if my baby is breech?

Q: My friend had to haev an emergency C-section because her baby was found to be breech once she...

Can I have a natural birth after a C-section?

Q: I had a Caesarean with my first baby as he became distressed during labour, but I’d really...

I had obstetric cholestasis

Sarah was warned she'd need to have an early birth to avoid complications with her pregnant...

My baby was a footling breech

Christine opted for a planned C-section when told her son was a footling breech - and a big 'un. ...

What happens during a Caesarean?

Here's what to expect if you end up giving birth by C-section....

Second labour: what to expect

Can you expect your second, third or fourth labour to be easier than the first?...

C-section after baby couldn't find the exit!

Sandra's induction seemed to be going to plan until baby Joshua refused to head down the birth...

Can I give birth to twins naturally?

What are the chances of a natural birth if you're pregnant with...

Caesarean at week 42

No signs of labour so Sharon had an elective C-section when she went overdue by a fortnight. Here's...

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