Those comments were totally uncalled for, I would be making a complaint, To assume that you were 'too posh to push' is completely inappropriate. It should not matter why you are having a section, those reasons are between you and your OB. I am of the understanding that all health care workers are there to give you the most positive birth experience possible. That sort of rubbish is wrong and only serves to make the mum feel bad which may lead to problems down the track. Sorry to pop in but I just thought I would have a 'sticky beak' and I just had to butt in.

In a section you may have a sheet tucked around your legs to stop them falling off the bed, because you can't feel them, plus the bed is on a tilt. Stockings may or may not be worn depending on surgeon's preferences and your history. Definately ask for the catheter to be inserted after the spinal. You may have arm boards out each side, it may be easier to have one arm straight as you will have a drip, but it all depends where it is positioned. Hats are for infection control as someone said, maybe she was trying to lighten the mood with her comments but it sounds like she had the opposite effect for some. Everyone has to do what is best for them and their baby and it needs to be made as positive as possible.

Anyway, rant over, some midwives really should think about what they say and how it affects others