If you and your doctor decide that a cesarean delivery is the best option for you, your doctor will give you complete instructions about what you can do to lower your risk of complications and have a successful cesarean delivery.
As with any pregnancy, prenatal appointments will involve many checkups. This will include blood tests and other examinations to determine your health for the possibility of a cesarean delivery.
Your doctor will make sure to record your blood type in case you need a blood transfusion during the surgery. Blood transfusions are rarely needed during a cesarean delivery, but your doctor will be prepared for any complications.
Even if you aren’t planning to have a cesarean delivery, you should always be prepared for the unexpected. At prenatal appointments with your doctor, discuss your risk factors for a cesarean delivery and what you can do to lower them.
Make sure all of your questions are answered, and that you understand what could happen if you need to have an emergency cesarean delivery before your due date.
Because a cesarean delivery takes additional time to recover than normal birth, arranging to have an extra set of hands around the house will be helpful. Not only will you be recovering from surgery, but your new baby will need some attention as well.