[header] How to prepare for a c section [title] Talk to your insurance company. [step] Oftentimes, if you know in advance that you will be staying at the hospital for a procedure like a c-section, an insurance company will demand prior notification before it will guarantee coverage. Call your health insurance provider as far in advance as possible for pre-approval. 
[substeps] When calling your insurance company, the representative should also let you know how long your stay will be approved. The average length of time for a hospital that is " in plan " is three to five days.