I wasn't flat on my back at all. I bf my DD without assistance the first time, DP brought her in and I was sitting up and ready! The spinal is still effective for a while, but you can sit and move, you're not completely immobile. I'd recommend getting some assistance with bfing first time though. Many hospitals will even have baby in with you in recovery and you can have your first bf there. If you aren't sure, ask about this. I think it's really important to not be separated and to have that skin-to-skin with baby as quickly as possible.
I never really needed super strong painkillers, but everyone is different. I never felt doped out or anything. I was up and about after a night's rest. They never interfered with bfing at all.
Last edited by Jennifer13; October 24th, 2011 at 01:54 PM.
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