how to find out if the hosp/anesthesiologist will give pre-op calmative before C/S

[Tecopa]

I too am thinking about the same thing. I really am not sure I'd cope if I need a C-section. I'd love to know if anyone has had any luck in being asked to be put under for the entire thing?

My sister had a C-section and it was okay until the baby was out but she hated some of the sensations afterwards and started to freak out. They offered to put her under then, but I'd prefer to just miss the whole experience. To me the option of seeing the baby first pulled out isn't enough for me to be able to stay awake for it! I'm terrified.

[skeetaboat]

Tecopa, I believe that if you don't consent to the spinal or epidural, they have to put you under. There are risks that your bub will need resuccitating if you have a general, which is why they don't advertise general as an option. What I had (small amount of sedative and a spinal - see previous post) worked out really well for me with much less risk to baby. I wasn't freaked out at all and coped really well during the op. HTH.

[Lulu]

Skeeta - whilst I'm glad it worked out well for you, I can't help be slightly PEEVED that they only listened to your DH. Sheesh!

[HotI]

Congratulations on your little boy, and its great that you got what you wanted (needed) in the end.

(I agree with Lulu, too!)

[Ryatha]

Congratulations on having your little one. It must have been frustrating and stressful to keep arguing but full marks to hubby for arguing for you. Glad that it was a good experience in the end for you.