Visitors after c section????

Question

Having a scheduled c section on Friday due to baby being breech. My question is a lot of friends and family are gonna want to see the baby, but will i feel up to it while i am still in the hospital? Should i wait a couple of days? First time mom, and have no idea what to expect! First surgery of any kind too...Any advice or personal experience appreciated!!! Thanks!

Answer 1

I had a Csection 6-5-08 cause the baby was breech. It was not planned however.

I personally felt better while at the hospital than when I went home.

You will get Morphine the first day directly after surgery.

Day 2 and 3 you get Vicoldin as long as you are still at the hospital.

Day 4 at home you will be taking ibuprofen. THAT is when it will hurt the worst.

Good luck

Answer 2

My best friend doesn't really remember anything after her C-section. There is a picture of her holding her baby and she doesn't remember it being taken. I would have immediate family there and have everyone else wait a couple of days. At least that is what my friend did. She had her mom and dad and sister and her husband had his parents and that was all. Then she had visitors when she felt better.  

Answer 3

You're having a baby belch.  

Answer 4

I would love visitors to come over like the other lady said you will get tired of seeing the doctors and nurses and you would want family and friends and by the way the only people I woulnt want to come visit me is if they are sick but thats just me I wouldnt want my baby to get sick .

Answer 5

I know most hospitals won't even allow visitors in your room for AT LEAST the first few hours after the c-section to allow you to rest.  They will be able to visit the baby through the nursery window.

You can go online to the hospital where you intend on giving birth and they will give you their rules along with suggestions about visitors.

Accept your hubby and your parents, I wouldn't allow anyone else to visit until at least the next day.  You aren't going anywhere, so there's no need to rush.  Relax and take care of yourself.

Answer 6

After my second c-section I had a ton of visitors.  I arrived at the hospital at 5 that morning and the last visitor left around 10.  I was exhausted, I told my b/f that next time we had a baby I didn't care if everyone visited but I wanted them out before dark so I could sleep.  If you are tired just tell everyone that you need a nap or to rest.  They should understand and leave you alone for a while.  Remember you are the one who just had major surgery so let them cater to you for a while... also in my experience I wanted my baby with me all the time but while I was in the hospital both times I let the babies spend the night in the nursery, believe me you will be up plenty when you get your baby home so enjoy the extra rest while you can.

Answer 7

I limited my visitors to family only while I was in the hospital.  It was really nice to have them there as I couldn't get out of bed.  My husband's sister is the one who actually physically showed him how to change a diaper since I still hadn't been out of the bed yet.  I would say immediate family only the first day and if you feel up to it then more visitors after you have been up from bed and had a shower, probably by Saturday afternoon or maybe Sunday.  Good Luck.

Answer 8

I had a c-section, I loved it when people came to visit.  I was tired of seeing the doctor and nurses all day and it was booooring.  I was able to leave the hospital in 2 days after my c-section because I walked around the first day and kept walking the second day.  They say if you get up and try to move around a little you will recover faster and I did so they let me go.  Also the people who are visiting you will take pictures, and you will want a copy of those pictures.  My friend took pics and I totally forgot she did and when she sent them to me I was very happy, and it brought back memories.

Answer 9

just get the nurses to limit the time they spend with you.  You'll be home before long and they'll all get a hold of the baby then.  You'll be very tired.

Answer 10

I've had two c-sections and both times there were people in the hospital waiting during the surgery (which wasn't what I wanted, but it just worked out that way). After the c-section you will feel quite drained. I assume you'll be having a spinal and will be awake, which is FAR easier to recover from than being completely knocked out. Within a few hours you'll feel quite a bit better and I'm sure you will be ready for visitors, if you want them. Just make sure you don't wait too long in between receiving painkillers from the nurses after, 'cause once it starts to get achy, it takes a while for painkillers to kick in. Hope everything goes great for you! Congrats!

Answer 11

Well, I am the oldest of 7 kids.  I would say that if you are not comfortable with people visiting for a few days, then that's ok.  I would let people know that you'd like a few days to re-coop before having visitors.  When my younger sis had her baby 2 months early, everyone came in to see him even in his fragile condition.  I personally did not agree with this.  After being born, I would think the best thing would be is to have a few days of calm before the crazy circus of visitors arrives.  

Answer 12

It all depends on each individual. My sister-in-law really only allowed close family members in at the hospital because she was still pretty out of it. You may want to ask friends to call after you return home to find out when would be best to stop by.  

Answer 13

I had a C-section, after it's done your gonna feel kinda druged up stiill for a while but why not have friends and family there they understand. You will be alert to talk to your family and friends dont worry:)

Good luck and Congrats!

Answer 14

It will depend on how you react to the anesthetic and the surgery--pace yourself & play it by ear, but friends & family could theoretically peek at the baby in the nursery & visit with dad in the lobby even if you are resting, and your close family would likely be content to have a brief visit with you & hold the baby in the room while you dozed if necessary.

A must is a big comfy pillow (those horsehoe pillows for baby would probably be perfect--I forget what they're called but all the baby stores have them).  You will need this to help you hold the baby comfortably, especially if you are planning to breastfeed, and also to have to press against your abdomen if you need to cough or sneeze during post-surgery.

Milk it for the extra pampering, but it's really not that bad.  Compared to some of the horror stories I have heard about long labor, tearing, and episiotomy soreness, a planned C-section may have some positives to offer!  Get your hubby, mom, or other close relative to try & stay with you during visiting hours to entertain other guests if/when you don't feel up to it, and it will be fine!

Answer 15

You'll definitely be tired, and won't be up to visiting with people. Visitors are always nice and brighten the day, but then again it may be up to your doctor as to how many visitors you will actually be allowed to have. Unless they are close friends or imidiate family, I'd wait.  

Answer 16

This is a very good question to be asking yourself!! I had a c section with my first child and thank god I get to have another one with my little boy in Dec. C Sections aren't as scary as you might think. When I was pregnant with Emma I decided I didn't want anyone at the hospital except my husband. I told our families we would call once Emma was born and people could come up and see her after that. I wanted some time just my hubby, Emma and I to bond together. Unfortunatly, Emma was in the NICU right after I had her for four days so there wasn't much bonding that happened right after the birth. Our families did come down and saw her and us. It was good to have a little time to recover and let some of the stuff wear off a little bit before I had to play hostess to so many people. Since I know i'm having another C Section with my son and I already know what to expect I told our families they could all be there when Landon is born but not to take offense if I asked them to leave after an hour or so....that way I could get some rest. My suggestion is only you can decided whether you want friends/family there at the hospital. If it means a great deal to you have them there....just be up front and don't be afraid to ask people to leave after awhile because you'll need your rest too...... From my experience people really understand and don't want to over step the lengh of time they are there. Good luck to you and your little one!!!   Get ready for the your greatest role ever....MOMMYHOOD!!!  

Answer 17

I'd ask everyone to call you in your room to ask if you are up to visitors AFTER your sugery. I have had 2 csections. Most likely you are going to be in a recovery room for an hour after surgery, so you won't be able to see your baby or any visitors. But you will be very tired.

With my first, I had came out of the recovery room to see at least 20 people in the hall surrounding me and my baby (all of my husbands family...which made me even more pissed...). It took the nurses about 15 minutes to clear them away from me and the baby and to let us relax into our room. Not only this, but half of these people held my baby before I did. All of these people were his extended family, and really didn't need to be there. Then they didn't leave until almost 9pm, which the hospital doesn't let anyone stay after that time. With my daughter I requested that everyone call before they showed up. It was a lot more relaxing, people showed up one by one, not in a group rush...

Long story short, I'd say ask people to call before they go...if not the baby isn't going anywhere, and there is plenty of time to see the baby at home... good luck and congrats!!

Answer 18

you will be on a high and desperate to show off your baby! better to let them come while in hospital where you can rest all day and nite b4 you get home with no help

when you get home  relax and take things easy, dont try and be super mum! housework can wait. when baby goes to sleep you go to.

enjoy your baby and good luck

Answer 19

Visitors should wait a least 1 or 2 days after..or just wait til you bring the baby home..