I had an emergency caesarean with a spinal block for an undiagnosed breech baby. My son wasn't in distress and it was at least 3 hours from the time I agreed to the surgery until the time DS was born, so there was no hurry.

My question is for those who've had an emergency c-section, were your arms strapped down? Mine were and when DS was cleaned up and given to me they lay him beside my cheek for 'skin to skin' contact. I didn't think I was allowed to have my arm unbuckled so I could hold him and none of the medical staff present at my caesar offered to unbuckle me.

Is this normal procedure for an emergency caesar? If I end up with another caesar when I attempt a VBAC for my current pregnancy, I'll be demanding to hold my baby and breastfeed while they stitch me up.

Thanks to anyone who can share their experience