Caesarians should be available ‘on demand’

WOMEN who want a Caesarean section, including those who have suffered a previous traumatic birth, should be able to have one, according to new NHS guidelines for England.

A review by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence says women who are anxious about childbirth should have their “fears taken seriously” and be offered mental health support – and granted a Caesarean if they still want one.