A caesarean section is an operation to deliver a baby. It involves making a cut in the front wall of a woman’s abdomen (tummy) and womb. A caesarean section is usually carried out under regional anaesthetic, where the lower part of your body is numbed. It usually takes 30-45 minutes.
The operation can be a planned (elective) procedure, when a medical need for the operation becomes apparent during pregnancy or an emergency procedure, when circumstances during labour call for urgent delivery of the baby.
