[header] How to prepare for a cesarean section [title] Understand why a planned c-section is performed. [step] Depending on your pregnancy, your doctor may recommend a c-section due to a medical issue that may affect the health of your baby. A c-section may be recommended as a preventative measure if : [substeps] You have certain chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease. 
You have an infection like hiv or active genital herpes. Your baby's health is at risk due to an illness or a congenital condition.