Caesarean Section

Indications and procedures for C-section.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Women's HealthObstetrics

Clinical Guidelines

Birth After Previous Caesarean Birth
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NICE guideline [CG132]
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NICE guideline [NG192]: Caesarean birth
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NICE guideline [NG192]: Recommendations for Caesarean birth
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ACOG Committee Opinion: Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request
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ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 205: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery
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National Clinical Practice Guideline: Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
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NICE clinical guideline [CG132]: Caesarean section
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NICE guideline [NG192]: Caesarean birth
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PROSPECT guideline for elective caesarean section: updated recommendations 2021
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RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 45: Birth After Previous Caesarean Birth
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WHO Statement on Caesarean Section Rates
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