I had an emergency c/s with Mackenzie, I had gas during the labour, then forceps, then the c/s. I had a spinal and it was great. If you can 'Zone' while they are giving you the needle you will be just fine. I got to hold Mackenzie as soon as she was born and they took a polaroid picture of me with her for me to keep while I went to recovery. I was with her about an hour later. It was great and I felt connected with her straight away, my recovery was good too! Good Luck!