How long in advance can a cesarean section be performed?

Many women are afraid of the pain of natural childbirth, so many women choose to give birth by cesarean section. Women who experience cesarean section for the first time are generally more or less nervous. Although cesarean section does not have to wait until the due date, it can be performed in advance, but the fetus is generally full-term at 37 weeks. Therefore, if a cesarean section is to be performed, it must be at least 37 weeks after the due date.

How many days in advance can a caesarean section be performed?

Normally, the gestational period is about 40 weeks, but the fetus is usually full-term at 37 weeks, so a caesarean section can only be performed after at least 37 weeks, otherwise it will be a premature birth. But you have to know that one day for the fetus in the mother's belly is like a week outside, so it is good for the fetus to stay in the belly for a few more days.

It is generally recommended to perform a cesarean section at 39 weeks, which is about a week in advance, because the fetal organs are generally mature at this time, and the chances of requiring an emergency cesarean section due to labor pains, water breaking, etc. are relatively small. Babies born during this period have a lower risk of various diseases than babies born by caesarean section at 37 or 38 weeks.

What tests should be done before caesarean section

1. Routine inspection

Expectant mothers should undergo routine examinations before undergoing a caesarean section so that they can understand the growth and development of the fetus before delivery. Experts say that before expectant mothers undergo cesarean section, they should undergo routine examinations such as uterine height, abdominal circumference, and weight.

2. Blood pressure should be measured in time

Generally speaking, expectant mothers should have their blood pressure checked in time before a caesarean section. Because, through this test, it is possible to detect in time whether the expectant mother suffers from diabetes or gestational hypertension before giving birth. Of course, before a pregnant mother undergoes a cesarean section, she should also have a urine test in time to rule out urinary tract diseases as early as possible.

3. Electrocardiogram

Expectant mothers should undergo electrocardiogram examination, because it can be timely understood whether they suffer from pregnancy-related heart diseases. At the same time, expectant mothers can choose the right delivery method in time by undergoing this examination.

4. Anal examination

Before a caesarean section, expectant mothers need to undergo an internal examination in a timely manner, so that they can have a preliminary understanding of whether they are suffering from any disease. Of course, before a pregnant woman undergoes a cesarean section, it is more important to have a rectal examination in time, so that she can understand whether her cervix is ​​fully open.

5. Ultrasound examination

If the expectant mother's pelvis is obviously narrow or deformed before the caesarean section, an ultrasound examination should be performed in time to facilitate the smooth progress of the operation. Of course, expectant mothers can also understand the fetal position by undergoing an ultrasound examination in time before undergoing a cesarean section.

Note: Pregnant women must have a prenatal check-up before the due date. The examination results can objectively determine which delivery method is suitable for the pregnant woman and when is the best time to give birth. Therefore, you must take it seriously and give birth scientifically.