Without special circumstances, cesarean section is usually performed at 39 weeks of pregnancy.
37~39 weeks of pregnancy is the critical period of fetal brain development, 39 weeks is currently internationally recognized as the best gestational week for fetal development and maturity, when the fetus has the best degree of development and maturity of all organs. If a cesarean section is performed before 39 weeks, the probability of respiratory infections in the newborn is higher. Therefore, if there is no multiple pregnancy, placenta previa, etc., a cesarean section after 39 is usually chosen.
Cesarean section, as a kind of surgery, has certain effects on pregnant women and newborns, and it is recommended that if you are able to have a normal labor, you can choose to give birth in a normal way.
If there are no special circumstances and you want to take a cesarean section, you should choose the right week of pregnancy to do it under the guidance of your doctor to ensure the safety of yourself and your fetus.