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Caesarean birth

Find out about what happens during a caesarean birth, including how to prepare for the operation and how to recover afterwards

  1. Why you might need one
  2. What happens during a caesarean birth
  3. Risks
  4. Recovering after a caesarean
  5. Birth options after a caesarean
  6. Getting pregnant again after a caesarean