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Caesareans: the facts
On 13/01/2012 in Your labour
Having a C-section? Read up on all the facts surrounding Caesarean births

A quarter of babies born in the UK are currently delivered by Caesarean section. About 15% are emergency Caesareans, where complications arise during labour. The remainder are planned, where it's decided in advance that a C-section is the safest way

Help, I need a Caesarean
On 05/04/2006 in Your labour
It’s a worry if you know in advance you may need a Caesarean, but the operation has never been safer.

Zoe Ball, Victoria Beckham and Liz Hurley did it. Jordan's done it twice. So if it happens to you, it may help to know lots of other women have trodden the same path. One in five births in Britain are now by Caesarean. There's even a ‘Caesarean

I want to breastfeed after my Caesarean
On 03/05/2006 in Birth FAQs
Q: I’m due to have my baby by Caesarean. Will the operation or the drugs affect my ability to breastfeed?

Midwife Katie says: A planned Caesarean is far less problematic when it comes to breastfeeding than an emergency C-section. You'll probably have a spinal anaesthetic and be awake for the delivery. Try to talk to the midwife who'll be in theatre

Amanda Holden 'stable' after emergency Caesarean birth
On 25/01/2012 in Celebrity mums
Britain's Got Talent star and actress Amanda Holden is in a 'stable' condition after the emergency Caesarean birth of baby girl Hollie Rose. The star has spent three nights in intensive care after a difficult labour.

Amanda Holden has spent three nights in intensive care in hospital after the emergency delivery of baby girl, Hollie.Hollie Rose Hughes was delivered by Caesarean section on Monday and is now in a special care unit, weighing 6lb 1oz.Amanda is said

Emergency Caesarean
On 29/01/2007 in forum

Does anyone no if you have to be knocked out if you need an emergency caesarean or can you just have a local anaesthetic?I no this is the last resort...But I want to avoid this at all costs...Im just planning ahead...SWxxx you can have an emergency

elective caesarean?
On 20/08/2008 in forum

)but it would be against NICE guidelines to force anyone into a natural delivery after they have had a previous caesarean, even though the risk of scar rupture is something like 0.5%, it can be extremely dangerous and even fatal to both mother and baby so

Caesarean Belt?
On 03/10/2010 in forum

Hi LadiesI have my c section booked for 1st Oct and am looking at ways that may help with pain and recovery after. Has anyone used/got any advice about the caesarean belt? Is it worth buying one before the op?Any other tips to help recovery very

Emergency Caesarean
On 05/02/2007 in forum

Does anyone no if you have to be knocked out if you need an emergency caesarean or can you just have a local anaesthetic?I no this is the last resort...But I want to avoid this at all costs...Im just planning ahead...SWxxx i had a emergeny c 9yrs

What’s a safe gap after a Caesarean?
On 13/04/2006 in Pregnancy FAQs
Q I’m 40 years old and had my first baby six months ago by emergency Caesarean. Because of my age we’d like to try for another baby sooner

Consultant Leonie replies: It's recommended that at least a year is left between births after a Caesarean, owing to fears about the scar splitting during labour if the interval between births is very short. There isn't much evidence but there doesn

Are stitches best after a Caesarean?
On 13/04/2006 in Birth FAQs
Q: After giving birth by Caesarean section, I had clips in my wound instead of stitches. Which heal better?

Midwife Nikki replies:There's not much difference between clips or stitches, as long as they're kept as clean and dry as possible. Stitches can be individual stitches or a long running stitch, often secured with a bead at each end. On the fifth day, the midwife cuts the bead at o...




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