My DD was in breech position so I had a scheduled cs.

I too was concerned about getting skin to skin asap after birth. I mentioned it to my ob and he simply said "of course!" I think it depends on the hospital and certainly whether there are risks to either you or the bub arising from complications with the cs or otherwise.

Absent those complications I see no reason why you wouldn't get your skin to skin if you made the midwife aware that you want this.

My DD was brought to me after the initial check over by the paed, clearing of fluid in nose etc (i think they may have weighed her first as well). I remember thinking are the bringing her over yet but not being worried, knowing that they were just doing what needed to be done! Surreally I laid there feeling relieved (cause I could hear her crying - god that still brings a tear to my eye!!!) and started to concentrate on the tugging sensations I felt as my ob and the assistant removed the placenta and did the suction. All of a sudden I was exhausted!

Then they brought DD over and my gown had suddenly disappeared (I can't remember that happening) and she was laid across my chest. She had a little beanie on and was wrapped in a blanket but the blanket was opened at the front so we had skin to skin.

The sheet screen was still up (it was lowered when DD was pulled out of the womb so DH and I could see her arrival - I didnt know they were going to do that so that was amazing!) but whether it was cramped or not I didnt notice. You are really only focused on one thing - your baby!

I am sure it was only a few minutes, but I really can't remember! However long it was I know I was happy with the time spent and felt that connection with her straight away.

I was very thankful for this because she was taken to ICU after the birth due to excess fluid, breathing irregularities etc but was with me again in our hospital room within two hours of being taken away.

Make your wishes known and I am sure that if it is safe for you and bub there will be no issues with you getting to hold your baby!