Childcare problems for during c-section birth

It's not often that partners are able to stay overnight on the wards anyway. He would likely be allowed there for the birth and a few hours after. My husband was asked to leave once visiting hours were over. I've never known anyones partner to stay with them for the night post-birth personally. Even after a c-sec x

Afraid I disagree with you…
I personally don’t know of anyone who stayed in hospital without their partner after giving birth, unless at the height of covid.

All partners were allowed to stay overnight when I had my first 20 months ago… They even have reclining seats next to every bed, specifically for partners to stay.

I’m guessing it’s down to the hospital you went to/or maybe things have changed since you had yours 6 years ago. X

Not sure if you're in the UK or not but I suppose it can differ anywhere. Area to area. I'd have a chat with your midwife though to be certain he's able to stay with you so if they do ask him to leave, it doesn't come as too much of a shock or make you feel distressed

Yes UK based and yes, partners definitely can stay overnight at our hospital (for as long as you are there - was there for 4 days with first).

From hospital website ‘A single visitor can be with you 24 hours a day on the postnatal ward if you wish.’

Seems fairly standard in our area. x

I’m currently in hospital in the maternity ward until baby comes now and my husband (birthing partner) can stay 24/7. There’s a chair that reclines really well and he’s slept on it for 5 nights so far!

What I would say is that my sister was in a similar position when her 2nd was born 7 years ago and hubby wasn’t allowed to stay. The midwife’s were great and made sure she had the button to call them and they helped her through the night. Just tell them how nervous you are of being on your own and they really will look after you. 💞

Our hospital doesn’t allow overnight guests, nor the one my friend had her c-section at. I have heard from friends that the midwives were on hand and when they buzzed for the baby the be handed to them in the night for feeds or comfort, they came straight in and helped completely. As others have said, speak to your midwife and explain the situation and ask how they can give support to you overnight if you’re by yourself. I’m sure they won’t leave you struggling. X

That is good that your hospital lets partners stay all through the night but it really isn’t the norm! They aren’t allowed at my hospital and when I had my first in January last year I had a C-section really late in the day so I was still totally numb when it was night and my partner had to go home. The midwives just helped out it really wasn’t an issue.

My boy is 20 months and I’m also UK.

My partner was allowed to stay 24/7 and we were in hospital for 4 weeks altogether. So it definitely does depend on the hospital.

It’s a scary thought to be left alone but you will have all the experts on call to help you with anything you or your baby need, especially if you’re recovering from a c-section.

I bet it’s quite daunting for grandpa to have your daughter overnight. Would he consider calling your partner if your daughter wakes and struggles to go back down? Given he could be there to help within 15 mins? And if not he can be at the hospital? X

We decided that my OH would go home and be with son for the night and return after morning school run. Honestly was absolutely fine, the team were on hand if ever I needed anything. Baby was either on boob or asleep, and catheter was in so he wouldn’t have been much use. I’d say it was even better, and he wasn’t tired and miserable for me next day. Also hes still not over that night in the chair the first time 🤣

My hospital only allows partners to stay for a few hours post c section and during normal visiting hours on the post natal ward. Only in exceptional Cory stances to partners stay overnight after delivery so I’d check that x

I was by myself overnight with my little one after an emergency c-section. The husband went home, and it wasn't that bad. Nurses were always there to help. I used to ask them to hand baby to me to feed as I couldn't lift him
I wouldn't stress too much about being by yourself.
I'm currently expecting no2 via a csection soon, an the husband will go after to pick little one up fro the nursery and stay overnight.

They didnt ask my mum to leave but she done being with me after ive had my son was 25 hours of labour so i understood her being tierd she came just after lunch for a bit then left a again i think on my ward there was only 1 husband that stayed over night to be with his new famliy all others had to leave. But all the nurses was ok and helped when the others asked for it