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[quote=Anonymous]OP -- thought I'd answer your questions since I had an emergency c-section at Sibley. The thing is, unless you're going in with a planned c-section (which I didn't) if you end up getting a c-section it's because it's an emergency and you or your baby is in distress. So they're going to try to get the baby out as quickly and safely as possible once you all make the decision that's what has to be done. Once the baby is out, because it was in distress, it's going to need to be checked to make sure it's breathing normally, normal heartbeat etc. So asking for it to be placed on your chest for awhile might not be wise since it could need assistance right away. Again, keep in mind, hopefully you're having the c-section because the baby is in distress and not because they're just sick of waiting.

I honestly don't remember my arms being tied down, but if they were, it was the last thing on my mind. I was exhausted, concerned, I had labored for 2 days and was ready for it all to be over. I had already had an epi so I couldn't feel anything from the waist down anyway and they give you more anesthesia in the operating room.

Any requests you have you should make known to your OB ahead of time. I would want to know what method they use to make the incision and what method they use to stitch you up afterwards, because if you intend to have more children and want future vaginal deliveries these things are important. The closure is important to prevent future uterine ruptures with a subsequent pregnancy.

When my DS was born, they took him immediately to the "baby table" which is next to the operating table with heat laps and equipment to monitor his breathing and heartbeat. I could hear him crying (there's a large sheet in front of you) and my husband could see him the whole time. (He could see the entire surgery too). Once they determined he was fine, they brought him over to me to see and kiss and talk to for a minute. My husband held him. I had to stay still because they're literally putting my insides back together and sewing me up. As soon as that was done they handed him to me and I held him back to the recovery room and I breastfed him then. I was so exhausted at that point, the whole thing was totally surreal.

Happy to answer any other questions about c's at Sibley.   [/quote]

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