If your OB-GYN has scheduled a C-section for you, there are things you need to know to make the experience as stress-free as it can be. Forewarned is definitely forearmed here. But – to address those of you who haven’t scheduled one and to paraphrase another oft-used adage – the best-laid plans can often go sideways, big time. So, whatever your expectation is for baby day, all parents-to-be should familiarize themselves with how to prepare for a C-section, and we’re laying that out for you here, step by step, so you know what to expect.
WHAT EVERY MOM-TO-BE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT C-SECTIONS-
You’re pregnant! Everyone around you couldn’t be happier, and they’ve probably all shared their own labor and delivery stories with you. Take a collective tip from every mom who’s been through it – whatever baby day plan you’ve made could change, and a C-section may end up being a part of it. Knowing what one entails and what to expect is a good idea for everyone.
Case in point: my sainted mom, who went through hours and hours of a full-on, drug-free natural childbirth with my younger brother BEFORE having to undergo a C-section with his twin – my sister, who is still as stubborn as hell today – four hours after he showed up.
