I had to stop reading this thread half way as I was getting really teary. So I dont know what else has been said...but here's what I have to get out.

I had a c/s with Mason as he was breech. I was told that he can't come into recovery with me as there are no midwives available so he must go with DH to the ward after birth.

Well after he was born, he was rushed to the SCU for temperature and breathing issues, but DH went with him. What an awful abandoned feeling I had being stitched up, and "recovering" for the next 90 mins...ALONE. (I hate them so much for this)

Anyway... it is so important to let DH know how you feel before hand and your preferences. Before I "met" Mason, all his Aunties and grandparents had met him before me. BUT Dh didn't let anyone hold him.That was my one wish that was granted.

I actually said that DH could cuddle him--- but he waited for me. That was the most special thing about our birthing "experience".

DO speak up---
If you ask, you will likely get an answer you donm't like
so tell them. This is my birth, this is my baby.

I wish you all the very best. And I am staring down the path of another c/s too