I had skin to skin contact and breastfed DD in recovery.
I was told I was only able to do this as I was the last C/S for the day, so the theatre nurse was able to bring DD to me.
I had skin-to-skin contact with DD2 in theatre and recovery, she pretty much didn't leave my side most of the day apart from being weighed. They put her inside my gown to help keep her warm.
In the hospital I am at. Every bubs and mom gets skin to skin right after birth, weight ect does not happen until bubs is back in the room with us, after recovery.
This is standard practice for my OB. Mention you want it. It is your choice. : )
I was able to have s2s with dd2 in theatre, I didn't even think of it but the mw was just suddenly there moving my gown out of the way to put her in there on my chest then a blankie over us to keep her warmer. I remember with dd1 the mw kept insisting I hold dd but considering i couldn't feel my arms or move them, i was scared i would drop her so dh had s2s with her. the mw started stripping his top half like she would do for new mummies and he held her for a little while but he was scared she wasnt warm enough & wrapped her (& covered his nakedness up haha)
I had skin to skin with DS in theatre. I specifically requested it. I wanted him with me in his naked gooey state. I also said I didn't want him going to the resus table and being suctioned etc unless it was absolutely necessary. As soon as DS was born the OB bought him up close enough for me to touch his little foot then pased him to the midwife who bought him to me for skin to skin. The arguement for wrapping them up tightly is usually that the theatre is cold but nothing will keep bub warmer than having him skin to skin with you receiving your body heat and with a heated blanket over both of you.
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