The birthing process is one of the things that requires calculations for prospective parents. What’s more, if you decide to have a caesarean section. In most cases, mothers and fathers are allowed to choose the date of delivery if they choose a caesarean section.
Of course, choosing a delivery date must be done carefully and with full calculation. Don’t let us calculate the Expected Birth Day (HPL) incorrectly or ignore certain conditions. Remember, every birth can be risky for the mother and fetus.
So what do you need to prepare before choosing a delivery date before having a caesarean section? Check out the explanation below!
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Conditions for choosing a caesarean delivery date
HaiBunda has summarized the following from various sources, several conditions for choosing a caesarean delivery date:
1. Gestational age and condition of the fetus
The most important provisions that must be considered are the gestational age and condition of the fetus. A caesarean section should ideally be performed when the pregnancy reaches 38 weeks or when the fetus is old enough to be born.
If you give birth before 38 weeks, there are risks that must be faced, because the fetus’ health is still weak and the lung organs are not yet fully developed. So, to ensure that the date you choose is correct, you need to first calculate the HPL at the beginning of pregnancy.
2. Dates you want to avoid
If the pregnancy goes smoothly and without any complaints, mothers can freely decide when to undergo a caesarean section. Many mothers avoid certain dates that are considered unfavorable for giving birth.
For example, many parents avoid giving birth to their little one on a leap day. In some cases, there are also parents who avoid giving birth on dates that hold unpleasant memories, such as the death of a family member.
3. School entry deadline date
The deadline for school entry is also an important thing to consider before choosing a birth date. Currently, many schools have special provisions regarding the age at which children can enter school.
For example, currently the government has made the minimum age requirement for elementary school entry in the 2023/2024 school year to be at least 6 years old as of July of the current year, with priority being 7 years old. This exception can be for ages as low as 5 years 6 months as of July for children who have intelligence and/or special talents and psychological readiness.
By determining the right delivery date, mothers can avoid the problem of not being old enough when their little one wants to go to school. Try to find the right information regarding the school entry deadline date to determine the delivery date.
4. Pay attention to working days and holidays
Reporting from Very Well Family, another rule in choosing a delivery date is paying attention to working days and holidays. Giving birth on a holiday might allow you to receive more support from your family.
However, if you want to have a more intimate birth and don’t want to be known or attended by many people, a weekday could be an option. Also adjust this date choice to your husband’s leave date, Mother.
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Things you need to know before having a caesarean section
After determining the date of delivery, mothers can prepare themselves to undergo the process. Apart from that, mothers also need to understand the caesarean section process so that they can be calm when undergoing it later.
Here are some things you should pay attention to before giving birth by caesarean section:
1. Mother will experience several reactions due to the anesthetic
When undergoing a caesarean section, you will receive an anesthetic that is injected into your body. This anesthetic or anesthetic aims to make the mother immune to the feeling of pain. However, during the operation, you may experience some reactions due to the anesthesia given.
One of the side effects is shaking during the operation. No need to worry, this shaking feeling will disappear by itself as the anesthetic effect wears off, and this is also one of the most natural side effects.
“It’s not an exaggeration,” said obstetrician specialist in North Carolina, Carolyn Eskridge, as reported by Parents.
2. Mothers need to take good care of surgical scars
In contrast to vaginal birth, a caesarean section can leave an impact on the mother. One of them is a surgical incision in the stomach area that takes a long time to heal.
It is estimated that around 3 to 15 percent of women experience infections in their caesarean incision wounds. This wound infection occurs when bacteria enters it. This is as reported by Healthline.
Caesarean section incisions require care so they don’t leave scars. The doctor will usually prescribe medication to prevent infection and provide home care tips. Mothers need to be patient to care for scars if they undergo a cesarean delivery.
3. Coughing and sneezing will usually be painful
After undergoing a cesarean section, please note that coughing and sneezing will be a little painful. This is because when you cough and sneeze, the stomach muscles will be compressed and may also put pressure on the stitches after a caesarean section.
4. The costs incurred are more expensive than vaginal delivery
Caesarean section generally costs more than vaginal delivery. Mothers and Fathers need to think about costs before choosing this procedure for childbirth.
There are several options so that costs do not increase when choosing a caesarean procedure, for example by using private insurance or BPJS Health.
This is information regarding the provisions for choosing a delivery date and various things about giving birth by caesarean section. Hopefully this information is useful, Mother.
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