What Happens during Caesarean Birth?

For those of you moms who've never done a C-section, or soon-to-be moms who may need to undergo one, here's what usually happens:

1. your pubic hair will be shaved

2. a drip will be inserted into your arm

3. a tube inserted into your bladder

4. anaesthetic is administered

5. a horizontal cut is made and the amniotic fluid will be drained away. This is done by your gyny. The cut is usually made just above the pubic hairline

6. the baby is lifted out of the womb, sometimes with the help of forceps

The total length of time taken for the process from the start of surgery until birth? 5 minutes! After that you'll be stitched up.