Caesarean guidelines have changed. And if you're thinking about having one, wondering what will happen if you need one, or simply curious just in case, you'll want to know all the ins and outs about what the changes could mean for your birth.Find out in the March issue of Practic...

Whether you're facing a possible c-section because of some kind of pregnancy complication, you have decided to go for an elective caesarian, or you simply want to prepare yourself for the possibility that a c-section may become necessary during your

for an elective c-section next time around.How long should we wait before the next baby?While your body superficially heals after about six weeks following most caesarians, rebuilding your body's strength, particularly that of the scar area in the womb, can take

A study by Imperial College London has found that mothers who had caesarean sections were more likely to have overweight babies, with higher levels of fat in their liver, than those who gave birth naturally.Referring to the study of 62 babies

spookily she had returned from travelling the day before and was just about to return to work. I was instantly relieved, as my first birth had been a long, arduous labour, culminating in an emergency c-section. Because that experience I was now under

About 20 per cent of all births in the UK are carried out by caesarian section (or c-section) and, whilst you may have absolutely no intention of having one, the procedure is there to save lives when and if the time comes, so it's good to at least

opinion or looking for help to try and turn the baby if you don't want a section.Emergency caesarean sectionBefore labour commences naturally an emergency caesarean section may be necessary if you have a medical condition, such as pre

Increasing numbers of mums-to-be pregnant with their second child are requesting to have a caesarean, reports the Guardian.Maternity wards across the country have reported an increase in the number of mums choosing to have a caesarean with their second child after difficult first...

What is a caesarian section?Also commonly known as a c-section, a caesarian section is an operation performed to remove your baby from the womb through the abdomen when vaginal birth is either medically unadvisable, or when there are difficulties

thinking about a c-section,” she added in a remarkable flippant fashion when she saw my lack of progress. “A c-section!” I said to my midwife later. “I don’t want a major operation!” Sensing my panic and remaining her ever-supportive self, we began to do