Planned Caesarean
Scheduled in advance when Caesarean birth is considered the safer option.
Personalised guidance for planned and medically required Caesarean births with Dr. Sreesti Jaiswal, from preparation to recovery.
A Caesarean Section, or C-section, is an operation in which a baby is delivered through incisions made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
It may be planned before labour when a vaginal birth is considered less suitable, or performed during labour if circumstances change and Caesarean birth becomes the safer option. The operation is carried out in hospital with anaesthesia, monitoring and a maternity surgical team.
Scheduled in advance when Caesarean birth is considered the safer option.
Performed promptly if an urgent concern develops before or during labour.
Anaesthesia is provided while mother and baby are closely monitored.
Includes pain relief, wound care, supported movement and feeding guidance.
When medically indicated, a Caesarean section may help manage childbirth risks and provide a safer delivery option for the mother, baby or both.
When vaginal birth presents specific medical risks, a Caesarean section may provide a safer way to deliver the baby after careful clinical assessment.
Caesarean birth avoids vaginal and perineal tears, although recovery from the abdominal incision and appropriate wound care are still required.
A planned Caesarean provides a scheduled delivery pathway and may reduce the possibility of requiring an assisted vaginal birth or an emergency Caesarean during labour.
Compared with vaginal birth, a planned Caesarean is associated with a lower likelihood of urinary leakage, but it cannot completely eliminate this possibility.
Discuss your Caesarean birth plan with Dr. Sreesti Jaiswal, with attention to your pregnancy history, your baby's wellbeing and your individual questions about surgery and recovery.
Your medical history, previous births and current pregnancy reports guide the discussion about a suitable delivery plan.
Discuss why a Caesarean may be recommended, its possible benefits, risks and alternatives so you can make an informed decision.
Bring your questions about hospital preparation, pain relief, wound care, feeding support and follow-up to your consultation.
Discuss a delivery approach suited to your health and your baby's wellbeing, with hospital care arrangements confirmed with the treating team.
Use your consultation with Dr. Sreesti Jaiswal to clarify your birth plan, and follow the hospital team’s personalised preparation instructions.
Complete advised tests and discuss your medical history, allergies and anaesthesia questions.
Ask exactly when to stop eating and drinking, and which medicines to take or pause.
Keep reports, identification, a medicine list, comfortable clothes and baby essentials ready.
Confirm admission details and arrange transport and help at home during your recovery.
Do not change medicines or start fasting based on this checklist alone. Confirm the plan and emergency contact details with your treating team.