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.
[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.