Gentle cesarean birth
Gentle cesarean birth
When c-sections are needed and especially when the c‑section is pre-planned, a gentle c-section at TCMH may be an option for you.
The gentle c-section features:
- A clear drape so Mom can witness the birth of her baby (the incision cannot be seen due to placement)
- Music of choice playing, if possible
- Immediate skin-to-skin contact with baby and Mom or Dad or both
- Placing baby on Mom’s chest during the remainder of the procedure so baby can start to nurse if he or she desires
- Keeping Mom, Dad, and baby together in the recovery unit to allow for nursing and bonding
- All IVs, straps, etc. on Mom’s non-dominant arm so she can easily touch and hold baby
- Performing all newborn tests while baby is on Mom’s chest, if possible
- Ensuring that all medications are approved for breastfeeding, if possible
Read the true story of one woman’s gentle c-section experience at TCMH


When c‑sections are needed and especially when the c‑section is pre-planned, a gentle c‑section at TCMH may be an option for you.
The gentle c-section features:
- A clear drape so Mom can witness the birth of her baby (the incision cannot be seen due to placement)
- Music of choice playing, if possible
- Immediate skin-to-skin contact with baby and Mom or Dad or both
- Placing baby on Mom’s chest during the remainder of the procedure so baby can start to nurse if he or she desires
- Keeping Mom, Dad, and baby together in the recovery unit to allow for nursing and bonding
- All IVs, straps, etc. on Mom’s non-dominant arm so she can easily touch and hold baby
- Performing all newborn tests while baby is on Mom’s chest, if possible
- Ensuring that all medications are approved for breastfeeding, if possible
Read the true story of one woman’s gentle c-section experience at TCMH