C-Section Fact Sheet Many women believe that a Caesarean Section, or C-section, is the best birth option for them. Common reasons for this include that: ⚪️ The pain of labour and natural birth is avoided ⚪️ Baby is thought to be exposed to fewer risks ⚪️ Mom’s sense of privacy and dignity aren’t violated ⚪️ It’s believed that natural birth will affect vaginal tone, pelvic health, and lovemaking after birth ⚪️ It offers moms a degree of control because they’re able to choose what day they want to

A caesarean birth is when your baby is born through an incision (cut) in your abdomen (tummy) and womb. It's also called a C-section. It’s sometimes needed for medical reasons to keep you and your baby safe. Learn more about what happens during a C-section on our website. https://bit.ly/47W7Lkn #HSEMyChild | HSE mychild.ie