PERSONAL REASONS FOR A C-SECTION

■ You believe that it is less painful, or you’re afraid to have a natural birth.

■ You can pre-plan the delivery date around your schedule.

■ You want to have additional surgery, for example sterilisation.

■ You want to avoid a repeat of a previous bad experience.

■ You believe it’ll decrease the risks of problems in later life, such as a prolapsed womb, bladder or damage to the vaginal wall or perineum (between the vagina and rectum).