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Requesting a C-section?

Midwifery Manager at Tommy’s, Kate Marsh, answers a common question about changing birth plans and requesting a C-section

Mums-to-be reassured by Kate Marsh, Midwifery Manager at Tommy’s

Tommy's midwife answers a question from a mum-to-be about who to ask about requesting a C-section

Many Bounty mums-to-be have contacted us to ask what happens if you want to have a C-section by maternal request during the coronavirus outbreak?

In this video Melinda who is 38 weeks pregnant wants to know:

"Can I request a C-section and who should I be contacting to talk to about having one?"

Filmed 14th May 2020

The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists has official guidelines for pregnant women

Requesting a C-section?