What preparations should pregnant women make before a cesarean section?
Mar 02, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Preparations that pregnant women need to make before a cesarean section include arranging documents and cash, preparing necessary items, completing preoperative examinations, and psychological preparation. Required documents include the household registration book (hukou), birth permit for both parents, marriage certificate, identity cards of both spouses, maternal health booklet, and various prenatal examination records throughout pregnancy. It is also advisable to prepare a reasonable amount of cash, as some tests, surgical expenses, and purchases of needed items will be required.
Pregnant women undergoing cesarean section should make the following preparations before surgery: preparing identification documents and cash, gathering necessary items, completing preoperative examinations, and mental preparation.
1. Preparation of identification documents and cash
Required documents include household registration book, birth permit (for both husband and wife), marriage certificate, ID cards, maternal health record booklet, and all prenatal examination forms from pregnancy. It is advisable to prepare a reasonable amount of cash, as additional tests, surgical expenses, and purchases of necessary supplies may be required.
2. Item preparation
Prepare essential items for the mother, such as sanitary pads, disposable underwear, toilet paper, nursing pads, and breast pump. For the newborn, prepare baby blankets, clothing, diapers, formula milk, and feeding bottles.
3. Preoperative examination preparation
Basic medical tests are required, including complete blood count, urinalysis, electrocardiogram (ECG), color ultrasound, and liver and kidney function tests. These examinations help assess the health status of both the mother and the fetus.
4. Psychological preparation
Stay relaxed and avoid excessive stress. Follow your doctor's guidance throughout the cesarean section procedure.
In addition, no food or oral intake should be consumed within 4 hours prior to surgery.
