Description
Caesarean/C-Section Role Play – Who’s in the OR/Theatre? (Printable & Google Forms Quiz)
Bring Caesarean birth/C-Section education to life with the Caesarean Role Play – Who’s in the OR/Theatre?, an interactive role play and quiz activity designed for midwifery, nursing, and childbirth education classes. Perfect for hands-on learning, review, or sub plans, this resource helps learners visualise, identify, and understand who’s present and what each team member does during a Caesarean birth.
Why This Resource
This engaging and inclusive resource transforms a potentially intimidating topic into a visual, practical, and confidence-building learning experience. Students gain a clear understanding of team roles, sterile vs. non-sterile zones, and how collaboration supports a safe birth experience. Ideal for childbirth educators, midwifery lecturers, doulas, and health science teachers, it’s a ready-to-teach lesson that builds both knowledge and empathy.
What’s Included
Everything you need for an interactive, ready-to-deliver session:
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Double-Sided Role Cards (Printable A4 & US Letter) – Features key Caesarean birth roles such as obstetrician, anaesthetist, midwives, paediatrician, scrub nurse, and birth partner, explained in inclusive, easy-to-understand language.
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Operating Room / Theatre Layout Page – A clear visual showing sterile and non-sterile zones to help participants position role cards or figures accurately.
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Printable Quiz – “Who’s in the OR/Theatre?” – A review activity (with answer sheet) reinforcing understanding of each professional’s responsibilities.
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Reflection Sheet – Encourages discussion and critical thinking around teamwork, emotions, and preparation for surgical birth.
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Google Forms Quiz (Editable & Self-Checking) – Includes a Force Copy link for instant access and customization; perfect for distance learning or online assessments.
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Language Options – Comes in British English (“theatre”, “anaesthetist”) and American English (“OR”, “anesthesiologist”).
Learning Objectives
By the end of this activity, learners will be able to:
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Identify who is present during a Caesarean birth/C-Section and their responsibilities.
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Understand how each healthcare professional supports the birthing person and baby.
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Recognise how the surgical team collaborates to ensure safety, comfort, and compassionate care.
How to Use It
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Use role cards with figures or for classroom role play.
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Print and display the OR/Theatre layout for tabletop or wall use.
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Assign each student a role, then have them position and discuss their place and duties.
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Conclude with the quiz and reflection sheet to reinforce learning and assess understanding.
Perfect for:
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Antenatal education sessions
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Midwifery or nursing programs
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Doula training courses
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Secondary health science lessons
Print & Digital Formats
Includes both printable PDF files (A4 + US Letter) and a Google Forms quiz that’s self-marking and editable for flexible delivery in any teaching environment.
Final Takeaway
Make Caesarean birth/C-section education calm, clear, and confidence-building with this interactive role play and quiz resource. Learners leave informed, empowered, and ready to discuss Caesarean birth with understanding and compassion.
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