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

[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.