Editing Caesarean section (section)

===Presence of father===
{{See also|Men's role in childbirth}}
In many hospitals, the mother's partner is encouraged to attend the surgery to support her and share the experience.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Hugill K, Kemp I, Kingdon C | title = Fathers' presence at caesarean section with general anaesthetic: evidence and debate | journal = The Practising Midwife | volume = 18 | issue = 4 | pages = 19–22 | date = April 2015 | pmid = 26328461 }}</ref> While traditionally there has been an opaque surgical drape obstructing the parents' view, some patients and doctors are opting for a "gentle C-section" using a clear drape, allowing the parents to watch the delivery and see their infant immediately.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Gentle C-sections': Bringing a traditional birth experience to the OR {{!}} Your Pregnancy Matters {{!}} UT Southwestern Medical Center |url=http://utswmed.org/medblog/gentle-c-section/ |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=utswmed.org |language=en-us}}</ref>