There are generally two methods of anesthesia for cesarean delivery.
Regional – No pain below the chest so that surgery can be performed without pain being felt
General anesthesia – You go sleep for the duration of the procedure.
The first method is preferable as you can be awake and participate (see the baby through a clear clean drape or screen) in the delivery of the baby.
Regional Anesthesia – Spinal, Epidural, or Combined Spinal Epidural Anesthesia