What are the reasons for separation after c/s?

[Meema]

Hi Megan

Well- your story has prompted me to do my first ever post!!

I had two babies at the Angliss- in Sep 2004 and March 2006.

They were both caesarean deliveries- one due to a little breech boy, the other "CPD" (but who knows!).

The issue of separation was one of my biggest concerns. My first birth I'd attended the Birth Centre and was fortunate that the BC Midwife stayed with me throughout my c-section, recovery and back on the ward. This meant NO separation.

My second birth (breech) I was so anxious about routine separation that I started negotiating from early in the pregnancy.

Both births were beautiful caesareans with skin-to-skin AND breastfeeding in recovery- and no separation at any point except very briefly when my baby was delivered- to be wrapped up and returned to me, on my chest or held by my husband near me.

I would recommend making an appt with the Delivery Suite Manager- maybe even fax them- to discuss this and STRESS how important this is to you. Use all the stats about BF success etc. You need to assert yourself very respectfully but insistently that this is what you need for your birth and for your baby.

It has been done at the Angliss- I did it, it simply required a bit of staffing shuffling around.

This is a special moment of your life and your child's arrival into the world. It can be hard to deal with some of the emotions of a caesarean; but I believe having some control helps ease this. I can honestly say my birth experiences (&post natal too) at the Angliss were beautiful and my requests were met to ensure no routine separation.

Good Luck Megan.

Regards

Emma

ps- I also prenatally expressed colostrum with no problems. I will do so for my last baby due in July- (it's not silly, it is providing an option for feeding your baby should they need the extra feed)