I think women should be expected to pay something if there isn't a medical reason for them to have one. They do seem to lead to more interventions in labour, and can seem like an easy option for some women.

I don't feel they should have to pay if it is for a caesarean section though, planned or otherwise, because if mum is awake during delivery then she can start to bond with her baby a lot sooner than if she was to have a general anaesthetic, and her recovery time will be better too.

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