Optimum Bumps does caesarean birth

Optimum Bumps is a free antenatal support group. It allows anyone with a baby bump the opportunity to meet others, in a friendly and informal setting, while learning a little something about pregnancy, birth and babies along the way.

Each week we have a different topic or special guest. This week the topic is caesarean birth.

Whether you are planning a caesarean, considering one or trying to avoid one, with around half of all births locally being caesarean, it is a procedure that all expectant parents should something bit about.

Find out what actually happens during a caesarean and just what your options are.