63
People
Number of people in A&E department
0:16
Hours
Average wait to be seen by a clinician
1:51
Hours
Average time in the department
Patient information leaflets
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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.