Here is our one stop page for all things caesarean sections, whether you’re planning one, just had one, looking for advice or needing support for your recovery, we’re here to support you. In the past 20 years, the c section rate in the UK has risen by roughly 50% and accounts for approx. one third of all births, the 2023 stats showed 16% of all births were elective caesarean sections and 22% were emergency caesarean sections.
Are you preparing for a C-section?
This webinar Preparing for a Caesarean Section On Demand Webinar – My Expert Midwife has been developed by our expert midwives to give you a greater understanding of what happens before, during and after a planned c-section, so you know what to expect and how you can personalise your birth experience and plan for your recovery.
If you’ve not already done any antenatal classes our Antenatal Foundation Course covers everything you possibly need to know for all eventualities, think of it like Netflix for pregnant women – an on-demand course you can sit and watch in your pyjamas whilst eating a takeaway with your partner, sister, mum or friend. Stop, start, pause all in the comfort of your own home. On Demand Antenatal Course – My Expert Midwife
Planning a c-section
If you’re having a planned caesarean section also known as an elective caesarean section to find out more read here What Happens & How to Recover from C-section – My Expert Midwife
There are many ways to make a caesarean birth your own, to really make it a positive experience read here to find out more Making a caesarean birth your own – My Expert Midwife
Breech baby
Is your baby in the breech position? Between 3%- 4% of babies will be in the breech position at term (after 37 weeks of pregnancy) to find out more read here What Does Breech Baby Mean? | My Expert Midwife
Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section (VBAC)
Are you planning a vaginal birth after a caesarean section (VBAC) which is when a baby is born vaginally after previously having an emergency or elective (planned) caesarean section to find out more read here What is VBAC? | My Expert Midwife
Are you recovering from a C-section?
Every woman is individual; therefore, every recovery journey will be unique, this webinar Postnatal Recovery following a Caesarean On Demand Webinar – My Expert Midwife covers everything you possibly need to know for your recovery.
A C-section is major abdominal surgery, and recovery time can vary from one woman to another learn more in our blog Recovery after C-section | My Expert Midwife
Recovering from a C-section can be an emotional rollercoaster, we have a full guide to help you both emotionally and physically, read here to find out more A Guide to Emotional & Physical Recovery after a C-Section – My Expert Midwife
Whether you have had a planned or unplanned/emergency C-section, learn how you can care for yourself including how to look after your wound in the early days and how to continue to care for your scar once it has healed.
Learn everything you need to care for your c-section scar C-section Scars: The ultimate guide to healing and care – My Expert Midwife and how to care for the wound Caring for your wound and scar after a C-section – My Expert Midwife
A post C-section massage is one of the most important things you can do after having a c-section to care for and help your scar to heal learn all about it here C-section Scar Massage: A Step-by-step Guide – My Expert Midwife
Your partner, friends and family can support you after a C-section
Are you looking for advice on how to support your oved one after a C-section we have all the advice and top tips here for you How to support your partner after a C-section – My Expert Midwife find out how partners and family can support in the post-natal recovery period Partners, friends and family in post-birth recovery – My Expert Midwife
