Keep in mind that no matter what type of birth you might prefer, the overall goal is to have a healthy baby and a healthy mother.
Read educational books about Caesarean birth
If desired, ask permission to have pictures and video taken of the birth.
Learn as much as possible about the medication and anesthesia used during a Caesarean. Ask about medication options and the possible side effects for you and the baby.
Practice the deep breathing and relaxation methods you learned in childbirth class. Use these to help calm you before the surgery.
Parental participation: the drape is lowered and the head of the bed is lifted up just as the baby is about to be born, so the parents can watch.
Shortly after delivery the baby is handed to mum for skin-to-skin contact.
