Mum took part in her own C-section, lifting baby out onto her chestThe medical team fell silent as she completed the procedure herselfView 2 Images Leila El Alti with her daughter AuroraA woman has described how she was left “sobbing with joy” after assisting in her own Caesarean section to give birth to her baby girl. Leila El Alti, 39, requested the innovative procedure for her third child after being left “traumatised” by the experience of giving birth to her first two children. ‌The process involves the mother donning scrubs and effectively becoming part of the operating theatre team carrying out the C-section. It was carried out at University Hospital Wishaw in North Lanarkshire, which is part of the NHS Lanarkshire health board. When she became pregnant for a third time she said she knew she wanted a maternal-assisted C-section, and discussed the option with staff at NHS Lanarkshire.