Birthplace decisions - planning where to give birth: guidance - easy read
Easy read version of information for pregnant women and partners regarding planning where to give birth.
What happens if you are planning a Caesarean birth?
A Caesarean birth is when a baby is born with the help of an operation.
This will be in a hospital. You will be given information about when and how this will happen. Health care staff provide care before, during and after your birth.
You will be introduced to health care staff when you arrive. Please speak to staff if you would like information about the maternity theatre for your birth.
If your baby needs support from doctors they will be in the maternity theatre. They will make sure you and your partner are kept up to date about care being provided for you and your baby.
If you need an unplanned Caesarean birth this will also take place in the maternity theatre.