Elective c-sections still have 'huge stigma' attached, and that really needs to stop. Women feel under pressure to give birth 'naturally,' even when it compromises safety. An obstetrician shares how to ask for a caesarean if that's how you want to give birth.
The recent Traumatic Birth Inquiry findings highlight the shocking state of maternal care in the UK. It's simply not acceptable that substandard care is being tolerated as normal, and women and babies suffering life-altering conditions or even death as a result of inadequate standards of care. In light of the findings, it's unsurprising that more women might prefer to choose an elective caesarean to mitigate some of the risks.
