55
People
Number of people in A&E department
0:56
Hours
Average wait to be seen by a clinician
2:50
Hours
Average time in the department
Caesarean section
A caesarean section is an operation to delivery your baby through a cut in your abdomen (tummy). This operation is performed in our labour ward theatres. If you are having a planned caesarean birth your midwife and doctor will talk through with you the risks and benefits.