i think it totally depends on the hospital and how busy they are at the time. I've had 3 c/s - the 1st 2 were at a private hospital and we were seperated when in recovery - around an hour with #1 and only about 20 mins with #2. Had #3 at a public hospital and had a midwife just for me/bub! She stayed with us the whole time so bub could come into reovery and have a feed there and we weren't seperated at all - i was so impressed and all that in a smallish regional hossy - fab care!
I think it's already been said - just check what the policy is and if they have enough staff.
good luck
Julie x