Filming a caesarean birth

[Mumof8]

Yep we got a big fat NO when we asked as well. Well 3 times make that!!

[LimeSlice]

We couldve filmed ours...

I had an emergency cs with an epi, and DH brought the camera in. There was actually a nurse in there who took the camera to take photos for us, and spent the entire procedure taking pictures have some great guts photos lol)

But they said nothing about NOT filming..we mentioned it, but I didnt want it filmed in the end, so we just did heaps of photos.

I say dont ask. Just start filming...if they say no you have them denying you the right to film the birth of your child...then they will have to say why. No doctor wants to go on tape saying "you cant film this in case we screw up and you can sue us" lol

[feeb]

Most places wont let you film for legal reasons, and doing so without asking is rude and disrespectful of the OB and theatre staff.

Ask the worst they can say is no, maybe ask if you can have a mirror so you can watch.

I have some great cs pics taken by mw.

[beau_9]

we had a nurse who was present at our c-section take our camera and spent the entire time taking pics for us. we were also asked if we wanted to view our bub being pulled out, i didn't want to see but Dh did and got to stand up and watch it over the sheet.
i've heard you can ask to have the sheet lowered so you can view your bub being born, but i don't think many will video record it due to legal reasons.
not sure what the difference between a video recorder and camera is though when you think about it.

[Visitor8]

our hospy didn't allow it. We weren't allowed to even take photos of the stitches as it was a 'medical procedure' so your better off asking before getting your hopes up.