Preparing for a C-Section: What to Do Before Your C-Section for a Successful Surgery
Are you preparing for a C-section -- or do you want to know HOW to prepare, just in case? Here's everything you need to know about preparing for the most comfortable, least painful C-Section experience possible.
Communication, Communication, Communication
If your C-section is scheduled in advance, your doctor may suggest you talk with an anesthesiologist to discuss your questions about anesthesia and options for pain relief during delivery. Believe it or not, one of the most important aspects of a successful surgery (including C-Section_ is making sure your doctor chooses the right kind of anesthetic for you.
This simple conversation can prevent all kinds of problems like chills, nausea, and pain. The more educated you are on the options, the more you'll be able to give your anaesthesiologist all the information he or she needs to treat you correctly.
Medical Evaluation and Tests
Your doctor may also recommend you have blood tests before your C-section. This is so that information about your blood type and your levels of hemoglobin — the iron-rich protein in red blood cells that gives blood its red color — are available to your health care team during the procedure. This information can be helpful to your medical team in the unlikely event that you need a blood transfusion. A simple precaution that can help ease your anxiety!
Make Sensible Post-Delivery Plans
After a C-section, you'll need several weeks to rest and recover. So, before your C-section, consider requesting help at home for the weeks following the birth of your baby. This may include arranging for extra child care if you have older children.
Preparing for the unexpected
Getting the unexpected news that you need a C-section can be stressful, both for you and your partner. And in an emergency, your doctor may not have time to explain the procedure and answer your questions. So, discuss the possibility of a C-section with your doctor well before your due date. Ask questions, share your concerns and review the circumstances that might make a C-section the best option.
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