Preparing For C Section Surgery

Your health care provider might ask you to shower with an antiseptic soap the night before and the morning of.

Preparing for c section surgery. To help with gas and bloating eat lightly prior to your elective c section. For a planned c section you may have a choice of anesthetic although you should be aware that a spinal block or. Finally my midwife had to refer me to a different clinic with a doctor that could give me a c section.

Whether you ve opted to have an elective c section or you ve been surprised with the need for one preparing for a c section can make you a little apprehensive. Through this you will receive necessary fluids and. This will reduce your risk of infection after surgery which is one of the most common risks associated with a cesarean.

Have an intravenous line iv started in your arm or hand. I was devastated and scared. Creating a c section plan with your doctor 1.

Preparing for a scheduled c section. In preparation for your c section you will be asked to do the following. If you already have an epidural catheter in place during labor and then require a c section your.

A tube catheter. Your abdomen will be cleansed. In an emergency or when bleeding occurs general anesthesia may be necessary.

Change into a hospital gown and provide a urine sample. The thought of having major surgery especially since i had never had any kind of surgery before was frightening to me. Your doctor will recommend the best time for you to schedule your c section based on your.