The incidence of C section delivery is at a higher level. Nearly 1 out of 4 women succumb to this assisted form of delivery. Now why is a caesarean section named after Julius Caesar as it was believed that he was the first baby to be delivered by this method? Though most women do not plan for a C section delivery it is better if you are aware about the procedures well ahead. This enables you to deal with the situation in a better way.

You need to educate yourself about the possible decisions which you might face up to in the process of childcare. This would develop a stronger platform for an ideal birth. The entire objective is to create a positive experience once you have a C section delivery and the following pointers become important

• A flexible birth plan has to be developed. If you have a plan discuss with your health care provider and can give you specific instructions about C section delivery along with the procedures

• You need to have an idea about the regulations and policies in relation to a C section operating room at the birthing location

• If it is possible you can arrange one support person at the location beside you. To have a couple of support person with you is ideal as one can take care of you and the other can look after the baby. But this is an option that is pretty difficult to be approved

• Ask whether music can be played at the background because it is going to encourage relaxation

• Do practice relaxation methods along with act of deep breathing that you might have learned in a child class. You can use these methods to calm yourself before the surgery.

• During a C section learn as much as possible about anaesthesia and even medication. Do ask about the medications and the side effects it can pose on your baby.

• You can seek permission to view the birth with a mirror. This could be the main reason why it is called a caesarean section in the first place.

• Also seek permission to touch the baby immediately after birth

• You can even arrange the partner to cut the chord

• You can ask the permission if you can place the baby on the chest on the route to a new born exam

• If the need arises, you can see permission to take photos and videos of the new born baby

• In case if you are planning to breastfeed you need to be aware on how soon you can start off with the process after surgery

• There are a lot of educational books about C section delivery. Just be aware that whatever birth type you choose the entire objective is to have a healthy baby and a healthy pregnancy.

Considering the evolution of C section delivery in the last few years, the pace of growth is something of a surprise. But a silver lining is risks are on the lesser side as compared to the days gone by.