I had bub with me in recovery - he was only taken away to get seen to (make sure he was ok) and whilst I was being stitched up I had him in my arms and then in recovery we were allowed to attempt to start breastfeeding (wasn't successful, but thats another story!!) So at my hospital (Selangor on the Sunshine Coast) they try to promote a more natural type of birth, even if it is a scheduled c-section (mine was elective by the way). Just ask them and see how you go!! Good luck :-)