With my 1st c section, I was allowed to hold my baby as they wheeled me to MY room...not a recovery room...and baby was allowed to stay with me, we were never separated. This new information is really bothering me, especially since I am NOT going to be completely "out" for the birth. Hospital staff said my husband can either stay with me in recovery OR with the baby in the nursery. I'm fine with Shawn staying with the baby during that time...it would be special bonding time for them, but I don't really want anyone else to be able to ooooo and ahhhh over the baby before Shawn and I get to. Has this situation happened to anyone else? If so...how did it go? Were you able to "keep" others from seeing the baby before you and your partner were ready for them to?? I know I sound so selfish, but I just want that time between us before all the "hoopla" with everyone else.
2006-10-03 11:05:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
no. With my first c section I did not "pay" for "special privilege in a private hospital." It was the same hospital. C section after 25 hours of labor...and not a special needs baby. I know 2 other people that had c sections at the same hospital that did not have to be separated during recovery.
2006-10-03 11:49:22 · update #1
The same thing happened to me.The only person who got to see the baby was my husband, while I recovered.I slept (which I needed) and when I woke up I called and asked them to bring me my baby and they did.It is not how I thought childbirth would go but it all happens for the welfare of you and your child.No matter when you get to spend time with the baby it will be a joy.So don't stress, it's not worth it.Good luck to you and congrats!
2006-10-03 12:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by ashlie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The same thing happened to me! I was devastated! Even though I was in alot of pain from the c-section, I wanted to hold and kiss my baby. Unfortunately, hospitals have new regulations that they have so that there isn't any "mixing up" of babies. It's ridiculous, but what can you do? I hope that all goes well with your birth, and that you can stand your ground on this one. Bonding is most important for you and your baby. I don't think anyone other than your husband can enter the nursery anyway, so in that area, you should be fine. Good luck, and congrats on a bringing a new baby into the world!
2006-10-03 11:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by Caelan's mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either things have changed recently or you were in a private hospital maybe? Any hospital delivery I have had, or anyone else I know of-- Baby goes to nursery, Mom to Maternity. Anyone can view Baby through viewing window in Maternity. But rest is off limits without permission as far as I know. Was your first born a special needs baby? Maybe that's why. Other than that as I've already mentioned maybe you paid for special privilege in private hospital.
2006-10-03 11:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by mld m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
After my c-section, my baby was taken to the nursery to be bathed and all that good stuff. I went to the recovery room for a while, but once I got to my room, my baby was brought in almost immediately. My family got lots of good pictures of her through the nursery window, so that was a plus!!
2006-10-03 11:23:23 · answer #4 · answered by JustMyOpinion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With both my c-sections my husband went with the baby while I got stitched up. In both cases he took pics of the weighing and helped with the bath etc, and then they both met me just a bit later in recovery. I guess I never thought about it. I mean, I was busy getting sewn back together, and they were getting to know each other, so it was never an issue.
2006-10-03 11:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh darling do no longer difficulty. i replaced into lifeless set on a organic start too, yet my infant's head replaced into in the incorrect place. i could had a protracted time in labour in a staggering birthing unit until they blue-lighted me for the duration of city to the well-being center. luckily a chum had already informed me of her journey, so i replaced into arranged for the replace of environment and the stark, sterile ecosystem. i replaced into maximum scared approximately having an epidural, yet to be honest it somewhat does not harm that plenty in any respect. They then shave the area if choose be, and make particular this is sparkling (i think of they use iodine). it is an extremely unusual sensation once you're completely numbed, and you may experience slightly removed from the full ingredient, virtually like an out of physique experiance. you will then be moved to the theatre, it is extremely shiny. If the staff at your well-being center are a good because of the fact those at mine they'll make the attempt to place you relaxed, and be as gentle hearted as attainable. The technique does not take long in any respect, perhaps 20 minutes(?) Afterwards you're gonna be sore- it replaced into exceptionally painful getting up and mendacity down in mattress. when I wasn't getting whizzed around in a wheel chair at warp velocity, (adult males sooo can not stress!) walking replaced into decreased to shuffling. (coughing and giggling additionally harm) you're able to take it hassle-free in the beginning, yet on a similar time get shifting once you may, if it is smart. once you get homestead with your efficient parcel make particular there is somebody to do some issues for you- making a meal or in spite of, in spite of if meaning enlisting the help of your midwife or HV. The scaring does flow down yet takes time. i'm using Bio-Oil and that i think of this is helping. I did stay numbed in that area for around 10 weeks. The scare is low sufficient to flee with wearing a bikini (if I ever lose any weight!lol) attempt to no longer be too unhappy approximately no longer having a organic start; in spite of if I do kinda experience I missed out on some thing, i comprehend i've got have been given a alluring infant to make up for that. the superb of success to you hon!
2016-10-18 10:39:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i had my son via c-section. i saw him for about a minute after birth then he was wisked away to the nicu and then to the regular nursey.i didnt see him again til just before 8 at night and h was born right before 1pm.
2006-10-03 11:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok a c-section is major surgery. you have to be sewn up and the baby needs to be examined. you don't have to show anyone the baby until you want to, and if you talk to your doctor about your concerns your wishes will be respected.
2006-10-03 11:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send your hubby with the baby with strict instrucions that no one sees the baby before you do...hubby should be able to take care of it.
2006-10-03 11:12:57 · answer #9 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can always request that no one sees your baby. let your husband stay with the baby. everything will be fine. it might have something to do with the medication they gave you also
2006-10-03 11:10:20 · answer #10 · answered by burtonstanley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋