what happens when you have a cesarian and is it scarey??

Question

I just want to know how painfull a cesarian is and what the hospital do to you and also is it really scarey.

Answer 1

The operation
It will only be about 10 minutes from when the surgeon makes the incision to your baby being born.

If you are awake during the operation, you will see a large number of people filling the operating theatre (perhaps as many as 10):

Your birth partner
Anaesthetist
Surgeon
Assistant surgeon
Theatre nurse
Midwife (one per baby)
Paediatrician (one per baby, so if you are expecting triplets, there will be three paediatricians)
Operating department assistant (ODA)
Medical student(s) (although not necessarily)
These people will be wearing masks and gowns.

You will hear:

The clinking of surgical instruments
The beeping of the monitor which records your heartbeat
The sound of suction as your waters break
Slightly muffled voices talking about the surgery
You will feel:

Sensations as if someone is rummaging around in your tummy! This isn’t painful, but it’s an odd feeling and might be frightening if you were expecting to feel nothing at all


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After the birth
When your baby is born, you will get a quick glimpse of him as he is held above the screen which has been placed between you and the surgeons. Then he will be taken to another part of the operating theatre where a paediatrician will check him over to make sure that he is breathing properly and is healthy. So long as your baby is well, he will be brought straight back to you so that you and your partner can cuddle him during the rest of the operation.

The surgeon will remove the placenta and then it takes about 40 minutes to sew up each of the layers of muscle, fat and skin which have been cut through in order to deliver your baby. The final skin layer may be closed with staples, a long running stitch or individual stitches.

hi hun, i got this info for you from babyworld. I have had 2 previos sections. My first i was awake for and it was pretty much as it says above. I had to be put to sleep for the 2nd as it was a proper emergency. Afterwards, it was more uncomfatable than painful. Its quite hard to move about with the stitches but it wasnt unbearable and i was up and about quite well after about 1 week. It takes a lot longer to recover fully but its not so bad.I have another section next tues with my 3rd baby so it cant be that bad if im going through it again. If this is something you have to go through then just remember they will be doing it because its best for you and baby. x

Answer 2

In my opinion, having a caesarian section can be less traumatic for both you and the baby and if your specialist mentions it to you as an option for any reason, it may be because he thinks its safer for the baby to be delivered this way. There is usually one team working on you and another on standby. It is a totally controlled environment and your dignity is preserved at all times. There is no screaming, tearing nor any panic.
I am biased; I've had 3, all were slightly different but I can't thank my surgeons enough. Recovery from major surgery (which is technically what this is) can take a while, but having spoken with other mothers who delivered "naturally" I would say that recovery time is comparable. Especially if you have had to have stitches or other intervention during delivery. After my last baby, and whilst on the ward a couple of days afterwards, the mum opposite me and I had cause to laugh hysterically at what was being said behind the drawn curtains of the next bed! Do put a hand over your dressing (over the wound) to give it some support! It can hurt but its not overwhelming. The staff on the ward (don't take a private room - its no fun!) do regular meds so that you are in as little discomfort as possible. You will be sent home after about 5 or 6 days with sufficient medication to cover at least two weeks. The best advice I had was to increase my meds slightly (ie. don't wait until the pain kicks in) and sit down as much as you can. Your stitches are usually removed before you are discharged, and this makes quite a difference as at about 5 days some of the abdominal pain is caused by them "pulling" as the wound heals. If you go home with them, your midwife will call on you pretty promptly (usually the same day) and she will check the healing for you and take them out if necessary.
Please, don't worry, you will be in safe hands. All the very best.

Don't be scared, they really know what they are doing.

Answer 3

iv had 3 c sections because i have metal rods in my back they are abit scarey when i went to have my 1st child i was more nervous. u go down theatre and sit on a table there are loads of other hospital people in with u if u have a spinal the make u sit on the edge of the table holding on to a pillow and to stick ur back right out. once that is in u will go numb from the waist down they move ur legs around and lay u down they then put a catheter up u. they then stick a big barrier up and they start to cut u open u dont feel n e thing but alot of pulling and tugging then u hear ur baby cry they show u the baby then stitch u back up then u go to the recovery room for a little while. U have a little pain from the scar but i was up the same night after i had mine at all depends on what kind of person u are i just wanted to get up and sort my baby out. i personally think that the most pain is when they pull the catheter out and the drain. My next 2 children was totally different as i had to be totally put out

Answer 4

A cesearean will be as painful as any other major abdominal surgery.

They will prep you in the operating room on the table, lift a screen in front of you (you can have a mirror if you'd like), they give you local anesthisia.

You will feel some pressure and tugging. They open the skin, fat layers, faschia, muscle, and the uterus. Then they work the baby out of the inscision. Clip the cord, clean and wrap the baby, and then you can see it.

Then they get you sewn up and cleaned.

Recovery time is longer, and the inscision will hurt for a while. It's only scary if you make it to be.

Answer 5

There is pain after the surgery however it is manageable.The nurses will encourage you to move about to help in your recovery.I found it helpful to have a pillow on my lap when holding my newborn because your abdomen is sensitive.I also found it handy to keep a rolled up towel or small pillow to hold on my abdomen in case I had to cough or laugh.You will also be given specific exercises that will help you get back on your feet.Movement as well as breathing exercises are important to help you keep your lungs clear and to also expel gas.It really is different for everyone but your doctor can also tell you what to expect.Now a days it is pretty routine to be awake during the procedure.When I had mine done many moons ago you weren't given the option.I used to tease my daughters later in life that when they were born I got the birth mark.Good luck to you and remember you will be in good hands.Most maternity staff are very caring and supportive throughout your hospital stay.

Answer 6

i had an emergency c section 4 weeks ago its nothing to worry about it doesnt hurt and its like someone doin the washing up you can feel rumaging but no pain and it took half an hour from start to finish thats all. Make sure you have lots of support at home though for afterwards as you need more rest and arent supposed to do much. And hospital send you home with loads of pain relief so dont worry

Answer 7

I had an emergency csection following 67 hours in labour by which time I had had enough and was failing to progress. I have got to say I had no pain during or after the surgery. My scar is not so much sensitive but still numb in places 18 months after the event. I was told many horror stories but that was certainly not my experience!.

Answer 8

i had to have an emergency c section with my 3rd child as i had a 'placental abbruption'. i was asleep during the c section but i was in agony for a couple of weeks after. but the midwife told me, if its a straight forward planned c section the recovery time is far less and the pain isn't as bad as if it isn't an emergency they can take more time and care rather than just diving in to get the baby out!
basically they cut you across the bottom of your stomach, through the muscle etc and take the baby out then repair you. its usually a smallish scar considering whats been taken out!

dont worry. just remember what you are going to have at the end of it!

Answer 9

I found it scary and cried like a baby, but you get through it and its over and done with in an hour, and u just have to get over the operation which takes longer. You have pain killers for the pain and it cant have been that bad because Im having another one in January. Its just something some women have to have and its worth it when u get ur baby.

Answer 10

The c-section itself wasn't bad. When they were pulling the baby out, I honestly thought they were still putting the antiseptic on me, and it was almost over! Afterwards was painful for a week or two-hard to get up. But the best thing to do is to get up and walk around-it helps you heal much quicker.