My Best friends support person while she has a C/S - Is there anything I need to know

[LucaJack'sMum]

Hi there,

I had an emergency C/S with my son and the team were great... they talked me and hubby through the whole process and even encouraged/reminded us to take photos (it all happens quite quickly and can be overwhelming if you are not prepared - as we weren't).

Just a point, when they were prepping me for the spinal block, my hubby was not allowed in the theatre- I think this is standard... so you know... but I had lots of lovely staff holding my hand and keeping me calm!

Good luck with it for you and your friend. Enjoy!!

[Hoody]

My DH was allowed with me for my spinal but i do know alot of hospitals dont allow it so maybe find out on the hospitals policy.

With regards to photos we were allowed to take in a camera but not allowed to take footage of the op itself or any of the medical team, in fact i think the midwife took all the photos of bub been pulled out etc so DH didnt have to that way he was focused on me 100%. I felt really nauseous/anxious and didnt want dh to let go of my hand the whole time, i even got upset when he moved a couple of metres to cut the cord. Have you discussed cord cutting would your friend like you to do it or the Dr? jsut something to think about. The best thing my DH did was to reassure me everything was ok etc. I'm sure you will do fine.

I was allowed to take my baby and DH into recovery with me as it was a planned CS (i never got to with my emergency one) so that was lovely. Maybe check also on hospital policy to see if they allow this. We met with an LC in recovery and my baby did not leave my side until i was settled on the ward again then DH went with her to get weighed etc.

[mummy of many]

Hi Tania/ladies,I had my first c-section dec`07 with my fifth baby,hubby was able to take lots of photos, aslong bub is doing fine,the only part I didn`t about having it was,the length of time in recovery,you must be able to move your toes and feet,before you are able to go to the maternity wards.It seemed so long before I got to hold my little boy,that part of it was irritating,but my husband was with him and rather enjoyed the bonding experience,got to give him a bottle until I got to my room, then I started to breast feed,you must be very careful when picking bub up that you don`t drop them,you never know when pain will get the better of you,but most of all if you need help,than ask!!! cheers,what a top friend you are, good luck.