If you are giving birth to one baby, and it's likely to be straightforward, there may be nine or 10 people. If you?re having twins , and there are concerns for you and your babies? wellbeing, the number will be higher. There could be as many as 20 in the theatre with you. Faced with a crowd of strangers, it can be difficult for a caesarean birth to feel like a private moment for you and your partner. With so many medical staff around, you may feel out of control. But it's important to remember that you can still make choices. You can ask for anyone whose presence is not necessary to leave. This may mean just the students, as everyone else there should have a role in the birth. Although students need to see caesareans as part of their training, it doesn?t have to be your caesarean. During your baby's birth, you can ask everyone to be quiet so that the first voice your baby hears is yours or your partner's. There are many other options available to you. We've drawn up a birth plan to help you decide what you want. Reader comments about this page staceygreenbank - 7 Jul, 2010 we are having monoamniotic/monochorionic (same sac-no dividing membrane) twin girls on july 26th-i cant imagine how many people will be in theatre with us then!! :0) :0) fingers & legs crossed until then xx This internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for