Worried about C-Section...?

Question

I just went for my checkup today, and it seems that with my little guy's size, we'll definately be performing a cesarian... I haven't been having the typical worries about pain, healing, etc. I'm mainly worried about being knocked out right afterwards while I'm being stitched up and missing bonding opportunities. You see, I have some very pushy in-laws... Debra Romano has nothing to complain about, trust me... They'd be the type to try to get to the baby as soon as I'm down for the count. I'm worried that my mother in law will steal those first inital bonding moments that are so sacred to us mommas, especially new mommas... I know that they let you see the baby for a few moments right as you deliver, but for only a FEW moments as I'm told. I would like to be the first one to kiss his cheeks and fingers, not my mother in law... has anyone else had any experience with this? Does this make any sense or are my pregnancy hormones kicking into full gear? Any stories or suggestions are welcomed.

Answer 1

You have every right to have your in-laws stay at home and the hospital staff will have your back. They can visit the next day or see the baby when you get home. You are going through major surgery and it is your baby! good luck sweetie, you'll be a great mama.

Answer 2

I had some what of an emergency c-section with my first child. She was out in 8 minutes but the procedure took about 45 to get things closed up. My husband was in the room with me and was able to hold her has they finished things up. That's how I was able to see her. When they wheeled us out, she was laying in my arms in the hospital bed, (Most hospitals do not allow babies to be carried by some one walking)

She stayed with me, nursing and all that fun stuff. Family was able to come in and see her, but just my husband and I held her during her first few hours of life.

I was hooked up to everything imaginable when I came out of surgery, but I was coherent. There was never a time that someone could have pushed their way in.

You worries make sense, but I did not experience anything like this, but every hospital and delivery is different.

Just try to relax and make sure your doctor knows that you want your child with YOU as soon as possible.

Answer 3

I had a c-section and i was not awake during it. I asked to be put to sleep because i did not want to be awake knowing i was getting cut open. I do not see who would.

But anyhow you will bond with your baby even if you are not the first one to hold it.

I was not the first one to hold my son. My husband was. I did not see my son i guess for like 3 hours after my surgery. I do not think i missed out on anything.

Your mother in law cannot take away anything from you, afterall you are the mom.

She may hold him/her but it will be you with the bond to the child.

They will not knock you out just to stitch you up....You will be awake the whole time. I would not worry as much as you are as to who will touch him/her first.

Answer 4

Do you have gestational diabetes?  Is that why they say you have to do this?  Won't they even let you try to deliver?  I weighed a whopping 125lbs when I got pregnant.  I'm not a big person.  My baby surprised everyone by being 10lbs, 2oz.  I had a completely normal and natural birth without drugs or interventions of any kind.  They really can't tell about size based on an ultrasound.  It is supposed to be + or - 2 lbs.  That's a pretty wide variable.  They guessed my baby to be 8lbs and something, and that was 2 days prior to the birth.  I suppose that is still within the + or - 2 lbs of the actual birth weight!  Anyway, I didn't have diabetes and my baby tested normal as well.  Some babies are just bigger, and in a healthy situation, your body will not make a baby you can't deliver.

Answer 5

i had a c section done yes the let u see the baby for a few min  but before the take u to your room the take u in the recover room and the will bring your baby  in there with you  while u in the recover room  that what the did to me when i had done if u have any more question u can email