Might not have been true in reality but I FELT like I spent less time apart from DD2 (Csection) than I did with DD1 (VB). With DD1 I was completely exhausted (long labour) and had to have a couple of stitches. DP took her off for weighing etc. whereas with DD2 they just completed the end of the surgery while I had cuddles with DD2 then DP took her away and honestly it felt like 10 mins. She was with me in recovery and the midwives attached her for a breastfeed straight away so that actually happened earlier than it did with DD1.
I has a good experience with an 'emergency' c-section after a failed induction. My midwife, OBS, Anesthetist and other nursing staff were awesome prior, during & after my c-sect. My recovery was excellent too. Best of luck
I also had a good c-section experience ('elective' due to breech) - I was able to breastfeed in recovery and definitely felt like I had enough contact with DD. My physical recovery was pretty good, I was happy to take what ever painkillers were offered while we were in hospital but only needed them for a few days once I got home. I did however end up with a bladder infection (linked to having a catheter) and simulatneously, mastitis - so that wasn't too fantastic!
GL with the arrival of bubba in just over a month
My c-section experience was very positive. It wouldn't have been my first choice but DS just would not engage and the head was still too high to be induced. The only time he was away from me was when I was being stitched up and he was being checked, and DH got a chance to fawn over him and have a first cuddle.
My only probs were that I was very very shaky throughout (apparently normal) and that I was nauseas afterwards as I was given some drug to shrink my uterus. I vomited once and while I was feeling so sick it was a bit unpleasant but it passed quickly.
My recovery was brilliant and I have a tiny, barely visible scar. One of my mother's group girls had a c-section on the same day and hers was emergency and her recovery was not as easy as mine - I hear this is common.
I am having another one for this bub in July and am not worried about it at all. Good luck!
I had an awesome c section. DH was with me, he got to cut the cord and i got skin to skin straight away. Its been 3 weeks and i feel totally recovered and my little boy is just the most precious thing ever!
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