After my c/s I didn't have my DH with me at all he had to leave after had seen me back in ward as had to work next day and DD born at midnight - the nurses helped me with everything (there were three of us in a room so they were in and out all the time) and I very rarely had to wait long (although after first 18 hours I could do most stuff myself). DD just kept in bed with me alot of time anyway so didn't have to worry about the lifting of her in and out of the bassinet next to the bed. I was in hospital 5 days and DH only came in a couple of hours after work each day, I so looked forward to his visits but I am not sure what he would have 'done' if he had been there more and it gave me loads of rest time.