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C-Section Tips - Part 4
Cesarean Section (C-Section) ProcedureThe Cesarean Section Procedure is major abdominal surgery but with regards to having a baby it is painless to the mother and quite easy for the baby. There's not much for a mother to do except relax and enjoy it if she can. There won't be much for you to do. The big concern for the hospital staff is to keep you as comfortable as they can. They will draw a sheet in front of you so you cannot see the surgery itself but if that is a problem for you and you want to see make sure you let your doctor know. It gets very cold in the delivery rooms. It keeps everyone awake I guess :-) If you get cold, ask for a heated blanket. They often have them on hand but don't usually give you one unless you ask for it. Many operating rooms will allow music to be played. Find out if your hospital can play music during your surgery. This can help you relax and concentrate on something less stressful. Ask your anesthesiologist to let you know every step of the way what is going on or if your DH is there ask him to give you a blow by blow of what is happening. The procedure itself takes about a half an hour. If this is a subsequent c-section it may take a little longer. Once the baby has been born she will be taken away to be cleaned up while the doctor delivers the after-birth and stitches you up. Once that is over the baby will be brought back to you. At this time most women will begin breastfeeding. Typically the baby is given to Dad while you are monitored in recovery. This can take about 1-2 hours. Warmest Regards, Elizabeth
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