Going in for a c-section on Friday....what should I expect? Getting nervous!!?

Answer 1

i had an emergency c-section and i did not know what to expect. you will feel pressure dring the procedure but you shouldn't fell an pain if you do let them know. i felt pain and i told them and it was because the epidural wasn't working right. they got my daughter out in 15 minutes and had my placenta out in like 10 and every thing. i liked it but now for the AFTER AFFECTS!!! they gave me a button to push when i felt pain it was morphin and i was sleepy all the time. all my visitors didn't get to talk to me becuase i was knocked out all the time. and after they take out the catherder its har to use the bathroom so it might take a few times until something comes out. and passing gas was so hard to do but they aren't supposed to let you go home until you pass gas and have a bowel movement but i'm not sure. your staples get taken out a week or two after wards and then every thing is all good. the spot where you get cut at has like no feeling at all but the tissue underneath will be sore so be aware of tight pants because it hurts and its a little bit harder to loose the baby goober because they cut your muscles and it needs longer to heal so be strong and good luck. you'll love it and if you can breastfeed its the greatest.

Answer 2

No matter what you will be nervous :)

I had 2 sections (1 general anesthesia, emergency) the other a planned spinal block (breech).

The spinal block is fabulous. It is the most relaxing feeling in the whole world. Your legs feel very warm and heavy. You can't feel anything at all during delivery (except a very slight tug). You're awake and pain-free so it doesn't get much better than that.

Afterwards you will be sore (it is surgery after all). But it really isn't that bad. It'll hurt when you cough, sneeze, or laugh for a few weeks afterward. But, overall in my opinion C-sections are the way to go!!!

Answer 3

It's been many years, but I had a c-section with my first daughter, now 21, because she was breach. (My other 3 were vaginal because in those days, they encouraged VBACs, something I gather they now discourage strongly.) The c-section itself is painless, even if you are conscious, because the epidural keeps you from feeling anything but some pressure. Epidural is actually better than being completely knocked out (which they do for emergency c-sections) because you can see your baby right away and you don't feel so sick to your stomach afterwards from the anesthesia.) So the birth process is actually much less painful than going through labor and normal delivery. And the babies come out "prettier" than those who go through the birth canal. The down side is that the recovery aftewards is much harder on you. You have had surgery and it feels like it. But you need to get up, get out of bed, start moving. It is really important that you have lots of help, especially with twins. You are not going to want to go up and down stairs much for the first tow weeks. You will have some difficulty with bending and lifting, but with babies it's hard to totally avoid that. Fortunately, newborns don't weigh a lot. Get as much rest as you can, accept as much help as you can, and you'll heal much quicker and be ready for the demanding job of being a mommy. After going through the process of nine months of pregnancy and giving birth (however you do it), just when you are ready for a well-deserved vacation, instead you get to start on the toughest job of your life. Fortunately, we women can deal with this. You will find that whatever the discomforts of the birth process, you will quickly forget the paid caught up in the joy of getting to know your children. There's a certain amnesia that kicks in, which explains why women continue to get pregnant again. Anyway, it will be fine and you will be a great mommy!

Answer 4

I have had two c-sections and both of them went fine. My doctor was great and all of the nurses helped me through because I was only 17 when i had my first child, he was 10 and a half pounds, so i was very scared. I was awake through the procedure, but since it was planned everything ran very smooth. Overall I think it took about 45 minutes, the longest was waiting to be stitched up afterwards because I wanted to see my baby. Some people say you don't remember the pain after childbirth, but I think that is only with natural childbirth. I remember the dicsomfort afterwards, but I was feeling back to normal sooner than expected. I was even begging the doctors to let me go back to work early, since my baby stayed with my parents. Every case is different though, because I do know people who have had bad experiences witrh c-sections, but both of mine were fine. Good luck.

Answer 5

I had a c-section with my son because he was breech. I had a great experience during it. No pain. For a c-section, they usually do a spinal block so you don't feel a thing. Mine did have morphine in it which made me very ichy. But I was awake and knew everything happening and got to hold him right away.

One piece of advice I'll give you is do not drink anything but water afterwards. My nurse was a idiot who gave me cranberry juice which made me throw up. It actually caused the staples to get pulled out and took me 6 weeks to recover from the open wound because they refused to close it back up due to infection.

I'm sure you'll have a wonderful experience. I know its a bit scary but you'll do great, and you'll have a wonderful bundle to take home!

Answer 6

I had a section two years ago with our daughter.
It hurt like crap lol. Once the initial pain was controlled I was fine.
Don't hesitate to ask for something immediately.

I was up and walking around 36 hours after the surgery.
I was driving a few days after. Was back to normal about 4 - 6 weeks.

Answer 7

dont be nervous.......it a great experience....a little differnt than natural....but still great....they usually put u in a preop room to put u on a fetal monitor to see what that baby is up too....they also give you yucky thick orange stuff....it helps during the c-sec.....they will walk u to the operation room.....give u an epidural....and hook u to an iv...and give u some oxygen......u cant have your partner in there with you till they have u all ready....im not sure why that is....but they will let them in when ur all set......so at the top of ur head will be you doc that gave u the epidural and your partner.....they put a sheet up in front of ur face till they have u open and then if you want to see the baby come out......plz do this u wont want to miss it....or at least if they let u tape it and watch it later.....cuz its great to watch.....they will bring over a mirror so u can see.....then they flop her or him sorry.....over the sheet so you can see the baby face to face......that when you hear her cry and fall in love.....they they usually send ur partner with the baby to get vital check kinda wipe them down and get an apgar # .....which is how heathly they look when they first come out and then they do another one a few min later....then they bring them over so u can hold ur precious one for the first time.....sniff sniff....i still remember like it was yesterday.......so soak it all in...it all goes so fast.....so dont ve nervous......ur lucky.....its still a great experience to enjoy.....so good luck......ans kiss that baby a million times....

Answer 8

a c-section isn't as scary as u think. you'll go in,they will prep u, then they will numb you up ,after that they will give you a small incision at your bikini line,u will feel them pull u open (it's like you had wind knocked out of u,it doesn't hurt)and you have a beautiful baby,they will stitch you up and then you recover oh and you'll never have to go in labor,& you set your future babys birthdate . Good Luck relax everything will be fine

Answer 9

You should be fine. Line up help for your babies for the first few weeks because you will have some pain from the procedure. Food for your spouse in the freezer, lots of supplies for the new additions to the family. The next weeks will be fearful yet exciting, difficult yet exhilirating roller coaster of your life. They will be moments to remember.

Answer 10

Don't worry about the C-section, it's the after effect that will affect you. You're having twins and it's going to be hard work. Surround yourself with people who are going to encourage and support you because the first 3mths is tough!

http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/twins.html