tuggin and movement

[Sterla]

I had an emergency c/s with my DS.
I could feel a lot of tugging and pulling when they were getting DS out, to the point where I felt like my whole body was being being tugged and pulled this direction and that - it was a strange sensation, but no pain at all. I don't remember feeling them stitch me up, but that could also have something to do with the nerves that are cut. I still have a slightly numb area around my scar from the nerves that are cut.

HTH

[ElleJay]

Like sterla, I too had an emergency c-section - and while I felt some of the tugging and pulling, it was definitely worth it in the end (Not that you didn't know that already ) The thing that got me was when they (the guy who went in and got DS out) said 'You may feel a bit of nausea right...about...now' and I did, and felt faint. But it lasted for no more than 20 seconds.

[Baby14]

I was terrified at the thought of being awake while they performed the c/s but it wasn't as bad as I expected. The theatre staff knew I was really scared so they were very good at keeping me distracted. TBH, I felt a fair bit of tugging but DS was a very big bub so they told me to expect that. It didn't take all that long for DS to be delivered and once he was out I was just a blubbering mess, kissing my bubba and talking to him. I don't even really remember the rest of it until they took DS away and then the theatre staff were back to distracting me again. It was nowhere near as bad as I had imagined it to be and I wouldn't consider being knocked out unless you really think you can't cope..those first moments are just amazing, so beautiful

[Eng]

You may have had your bub by now..

I had a GA after an unsuccessful epi. Back at the time of it all I was so scared and thought the GA was a blessing.. 3 years on and I really regret not being awake to hear bubs first crys.. This time things will be different and my OB knows I want to be awake and the hospital encourages skin to skin when bub is born..

Best wishes..