Assisted birth and caesarean birth Guide

Medical interventions in labour

When are medical interventions needed?

A normal, problem-free labour is every pregnant woman's wish, however medical interventions are sometimes needed to help with the birth of a baby.

Some interventions include:

Why would I need an assisted birth?

Possible reasons for an assisted birth

Assisted vaginal birth accounts for around 11% of births in Australia. Reasons include:

For baby

For mother

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