Can I have a caesarean section at 39 weeks?

A 39-week-old fetus can be delivered by caesarean section, mainly because the fetus has reached the delivery period. A caesarean section at this stage will not affect the health of the fetus, but the best way of delivery is natural delivery, mainly because a caesarean section will leave wounds on the mother and is not conducive to the body's recovery. Therefore, pregnant women should choose the method of delivery according to the doctor's advice. Not every situation requires a caesarean section.

1. There will be no adverse effects on the fertility period by using cesarean section around 39 weeks of pregnancy, so don't worry too much. However, any surgery may cause unexpected events, so women should have a good attitude to avoid affecting the results of the surgery.

2. Many women's pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks, but under normal circumstances, giving birth two weeks before or two weeks after the expected date of delivery is a relatively common phenomenon and will not have an adverse effect on the fetus, so mothers should not worry too much and should pay attention to their physical recovery.

3. Women can give birth normally at 39 weeks of pregnancy, or they can give birth through caesarean section. There will be no adverse effects, and it is not a sign of premature birth. However, if there are no other symptoms of physical discomfort, don't be too anxious. You can wait until about 40 weeks before having a caesarean section.

What preparations should be made before a caesarean section?

1. Estimation of surgical risks

Surgery is both a therapeutic measure and a traumatic process. Therefore, a more thorough assessment of the risks of anesthesia should be made before surgery to ensure the safety of the surgery.

2. Psychological preparation

Almost all expectant mothers and their families will experience obvious psychological changes before surgery. This is because obstetric surgery is often required because the mother's condition is acute, the pain is great, and there are many complications, which causes the patient to have a strong sense of life and death and to be fearful and anxious.

According to a survey, 60% of patients have doubts about the surgery before it begins; more than 50% are extremely afraid of it; 31% to 38% worry that it may harm their health or endanger their lives; 17% are afraid of anesthesia; and 12% worry that the pain and vomiting after the surgery will be unbearable.

Note:

You should have a good body care method during pregnancy, especially in the late pregnancy, you should have regular prenatal examinations. If you must be treated by caesarean section, it will not have adverse effects on the fetus, so don't worry or be anxious too much.