Partner-Supported Caesarean
What Makes Our Partner-Supported Caesarean Special?
- Your Partner Can Be Present in the OT – Unlike traditional hospital settings, we encourage your partner to stay by your side during the caesarean to provide emotional reassurance.
- Midwife Support – Your primary midwife will be with you throughout the surgery to help you feel calm and informed.
- Gentle Caesarean Approach – We incorporate delayed cord clamping, immediate skin-to-skin contact, and a peaceful environment whenever possible.
- Minimal Separation – We try to keep baby as close to you as possible, reducing stress and promoting bonding.
- Comfortable Recovery Space – After surgery, you will recover in a private family room, where your partner can stay with you.
What to Expect During a Partner-Supported Caesarean
Before Surgery:
- Your midwife and OB will explain the procedure and answer any questions.
- Your partner (or nominated support person) will be guided on their role in the operating theatre.
- We will ensure a calm, respectful birth environment to help you feel at ease.
During Surgery:
- Your partner and midwife will be by your side for reassurance.
- The OB team will perform the caesarean with precision and care.
- Whenever possible, skin-to-skin contact and delayed cord clamping will be practiced.
After Surgery:
- You will be moved to the recovery area where you, your baby, and your partner can stay together.
- Once stable, you will be transferred to a private family room with a comfortable bed and space for your partner.
- You will receive round-the-clock care from our dedicated team of midwives, nurses, and doctors.
We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and family-friendly birth experience, even in cases where a caesarean section becomes necessary. While our primary focus is on natural births, we understand that birth can be unpredictable. That’s why we have an on-site operating theatre and a team of obstetricians (OBs) ready to assist if a caesarean is required.
Our Partner-Supported Caesarean approach allows your partner or a nominated support person to be present with you during the surgery, ensuring emotional comfort and a calm, empowering birth experience. Your primary midwife, with whom you have built a trusted relationship during pregnancy, will also be there to guide and support you.
FAQs on Partner-Supported Caesarean
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At Rawal Natural Birthing Centre, we are committed to safe, gentle, and family-centered births. Whether you have a natural birth or require a caesarean, we ensure you feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout your journey.