Planned C Section Preparation

In preparation for your c section you will be asked to do the following.

Planned c section preparation. Through this you will receive necessary fluids and. A c section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy complications or you ve had a previous c section and aren t considering a vaginal birth after cesarean vbac. How can i prepare for a planned c section.

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In your c section preparation days ask for skin to skin contact with your baby as soon as possible and start breastfeeding within the first couple of hours after your baby is born. For some it s the best choice. Your doctor will typically set a general time frame for the birth and you will work with the office appointment scheduler to set a date and time.

Preparing for a c section. Often however the need for a first time c section doesn t become obvious until labor is underway. Although i didn t see it i knew it was large from my birthing class.

Depending on the reason for your scheduled c section you may have several weeks notice or just a few days to prepare. Whether your c section is planned or unexpected here s what you need to know about the procedure and recovery. Eating and drinking before a c section.

Change into a hospital gown and provide a urine sample. Now even though you are having a c section birth you can still have few preferences to make your delivery experience better. If you can t do any of these things though don t despair.