Hi there,

I had an emergency c/ section and I was suprised at how well things went. After over 27hrs of labour (I just wouldnt give up - I wanted my drug free vaginal delivery) my OB finally convinced me to stop trying and she had let me go further than she should have, but only to appease my desire to keep going. I had an epi, which was v difficult to administer as I was having 1 min contractions! Off to theatre, great OB and supportive nurses (even though they had to come in at midnight on a Fri night), bub was born within 10 mins and I will never forget that first cry. they brought her straight over for a cuddle, and I was back in the delivery suite with her in 15 mins. Yep 15mins was all that I was in recovery. I was up and about the second day and by the time I went home I was generally walking well. I was driving within 3 weeks and i have healed really well. If I had to have another c/s I would ask about is the possibility of BF in recovery (i didnt think of that at the time).

Writing a c/s birth plan is a great idea and will definatley empower you. ALso you need to think of your partner and children, will they be there, who will take photos (nurses more than happy to).

Best of luck
Lisa