If you’ve delivered a baby by caesarean section, you may have a choice with your next pregnancy – a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) or a planned (elective) caesarean.

A caesarean section is an operation to deliver a baby. It involves making a cut in the front wall of a woman's abdomen and womb and usually takes 30-45 minutes.

Being abdominal surgery, pain in the early months is very common after a caesarean section (C-section) and needs to be managed with rest, pain relief, and

A caesarean section is an operation in which a baby is born through an incision (cut) made through the mother’s abdomen and the uterus (womb). The cut is usually made low and around the level of the bikini line.

A caesarean section is usually performed when it is safer for the mother or the baby than a vaginal birth.

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A Caesarean is an operation where an incision (a cut) is made through the abdomen and uterus to deliver the baby

Consumer brochure with information on birth options available to women planning their next birth after caesarean section.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is dedicated to the establishment of high standards of practice in obstetrics and gynaecology and women’s health.

Having a planned or elective caesarean birth? As with any major surgery, it helps to know what to expect during a caesarean section. Our guide explains.