I had pethedine through my PCA (ie straight into my spine) and it didn't make me sick (as opposed to if I normally have it in a drip).
I had the PCA for 24 hours and the catheter for about 36 hours but was still able to move around a bit.
DH stayed for the first two nights and to be honest he wasn't able to help much as the midwives just kind of took over, but having said that it was reassuring to me just to have him there as I was tired and pretty much in a haze.
With bub due in July I am hoping he will stay overnight at least for the first night but it depends on what arrangements can be made to look after DS. I think it's just easier if you can, but having said that the midwives aren't going to let you or bub suffer and for the first night after a c-section they buzz around you like flies (nice ones) anyway.
Hopefully you won;t have to have a c-section but either way best of luck!
In most cases the nurses will take bub overnight and bring it in for feeds. Dont worry, im sure you wont be left all alone and unable to care for your baby.
Ive had 2 c/sects and now looking at a third and I honestly didnt have any major problems. The nurses are normally very helpful and understanding.
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