for Caesarean sections, which now account for almost a quarter of births, more than double the number 30 years ago. The operation costs the NHS around £2,500 each, compared with the £750 figure for a natural birth.Expectant mothers will also be informed
some research in advance. Find out who to contact about breastfeeding support and speak to them before the birth if possible.Empowering yourself about the services provided by your local NHS trust, where to get them and how to ensure you get the birth
it was safe.For more info, call the Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services on 0870 765 1433 or visit www.aims.org.uk. Or call the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) on 0870 444 8709 or see www.nct.org.uk.Choose a home birth if... Your pregnancy
