I had an emergency CS. I got to see my son briefly and then he was taken away. I have been told that I will be having another CS if I have another "big" baby (HA! not likely). The only positive thing about my experience was that DH had strict instructions that NO ONE except him (and midwives)was to see, touch or hold my child. My hossie made it quite clear that baby couldn't stay with me. It was completely non-negotiable. In the event that I do need another CS the only way that I will agree is if 'they' agree that my baby stays with me.

My DH took video footage of Luke for me - it still upsets me to look at it. I try to tell myself that it was only 2 hours, but it was 2 hours that meant so much to me. Try very hard to negotiate with your care providers. It is amazing what you can get when you ask. I just wish that I had more energy to argue after 27 hours of labour!

Good luck. Do keep in mind though that no matter how baby arrives, you have given him/her life as well as 'birthing' them.