C section

You can have one person with you and your anesthesiologist will be right above you and will hold your hand and rub your head if you ask. You tell them how you’re feeling and they will help you. Depending on your pain tolerance I say getting your gallbladder out and recovering is worse than a c-section.

Tbh nothing can really take the anxiousness away. I was anxious as heck but it had to happen. It happens really fast though & the anesthesiologist talked me through what was happening and was reassuring me. It’s not that bad at all just us anxious girlies aren’t easy to relax lol. You will be fine once the anesthesiologist is basically controlling you.

I had emergency c section and believe me you won’t feel anything all went smoothly just keeping thinking about your baby is about to come 

The first time for me it was an emergency and I’m ngl I hate how it went down. Everybody’s story is different but if I could’ve gone natural and if I would’ve known to fight back then I would’ve. I was scared but I had no choice. 2nd time my son was just too big to come out naturally (11lbs 12oz) but I did get to experience laboring for 18 hours and my water breaking so I’m thankful for that. It’s a lot more calm when it’s planned

My C-section 10 months ago was my first surgery too. It was honestly the best experience. It was so calm. I found the spinal to be the worst part, but they did have to try a few times to get it in but once that was done, it was honestly fine. I had my mum as my birth partner so she was there with me the entire time, talking away as was the anesthesiologist. I got skin to skin with baby a couple of minutes after he was born, whilst they finished off. When I needed to be swapped to the other bed to go back, baby and my mum were taken through to recovery to wait. I was in recovery for about 30 minutes then back to the ward. I found recovery really easy and straightforward. You need to make sure you listen to your body during recovery and not push yourself too much. You'll be amazing x

I’ve had two and loved them both. Very calm once in there and I felt so safe.

I told them I was nervous the first time so they had no surgical chatter. They didn’t even tell me they’d started, I had no idea. Baby on my chest in 8 mins! They are amazing distractors 🥰

Both recoveries were fine, no worse pain for me than a bad period. Get up and walking asap to aid mobility, big cotton grannie knickers and alarms for meds.

I had an emergency C-section which was my worst case scenario. Turned out to be a great experience and I really enjoyed it 😅 The recovery is the hardest part but as long as you take it slow and rest you will be back to yourself in no time! Good luck, it will be totally fine!xx

I had an emergency section and it went so well! It was so chilled, I didn't feel a thing (not even tugging) and the healing wasn't that bad at all. She was placed straight on my chest and I was so wrapped up in that, that I didn't even think about anything else until I was being taken into the next room. Afterwards, don't be a hero! Keep dosed up on pain meds for a good few days/a week and don't push yourself too hard. I'd never had any surgery either, nevermind major surgery 😅 but if I wasn't one and done I'd probably opt for a section again. Good luck!🫶🏻

I had an emergency c section and I was nervous the whole time and I think I could have been more nervous but the anesthesiologist talked me through the whole thing and even asked if I wanted to play music lol

Take a phone with a playlist to play next to you and one phone for photos. Music helps.

I’ve had two. The scheduled one went significantly better in terms of healing and the experience mentally. It is definitely intimidating going into a surgery you will be awake for. My best advice is to trust in your doctors and your bod. Know that you can get through it. If you are struggling with anxiety, before going, in remember that everything is temporary. Personally for me it was extremely difficult going into my scheduled c section, due to the trauma from my first birth. As well as the count down to the date. What helped me most was repeating to myself that I was so brave as corny as it sounds. You are so strong and will be so proud of yourself after.

ask for higher pain medicine right away

I had a c section 7 weeks ago (I’ve had surgery before but never major surgery). I wasn’t nervous as I elected for it, but I know others who have been nervous and they really do cater the environment to how you’re feeling. For me, they were all just talking amongst themselves about what they’re having for dinner, what they did over the weekend etc, but for somebody else I know, they talked her through step by step and reassured her the whole time. A couple of things to prepare for - there will probably be more people than you’re expecting, and you may get some nasty body shakes; both are completely normal! It’s super super quick, and once you’ve got your baby in your arms, time goes even quicker❤️ Feel free to message me, I’m excited for you!

do NOT be nervous to speak up about needing pain management. i started complaining about pain on the table and 2 minutes later i could feel just about everything. about 30 seconds of that and i was asleep! baby was already out and said hello to me at this point, so they just had to wrap up! i would definitely recommend bringing your own robe!! i LOVED having something of my own in recovery. i was SO SCARED but recovery for me was great! i had preeclampsia so they wanted me to wait longer than the typical c section case recovery time, to have me in mag an extra day. i actually had 0 issue pooping. i kinda breathed it out if that makes sense. the absolute WORST part was the gas bubbles!!!! it feels like your stomach growling really strong and painful. also DONT LAUGH!! it hurts your incision 🥲

I had a planned section. And can honestly say I’d do it again, It was so peaceful. I just went in in the morning ,surgeon ect came round discussed plan, waited my turn , went through with anaesthetists then my partner came in and it was over within 40 mins.
I feel it was a very calm enjoyable experience.
I have also never had any kind of surgery so had no clue what to expect. But I was out by the next night.
Recovery can be a bit frustrating but just keep on top of painkillers and do not overdo things even if u feel fine.

I was horrified of surgery, needles, ORs, hospitalization in general. And I of course, had a crash c section @ 34weeks. NOW with that, I will definitely be choosing an elective C-section next. The control, just personally made me so much more comfortable. I had no idea what to expect. I remember asking the nurse how long it will take, i mentally need a timeline to… get through things. And she’s like oh you’re gonna meet him in the next 15 minutes sweetie. Everyone was so, calm. And it took the team sport aspect away from it. I couldn’t fail, or do something wrong or not enough, i just had to lie there. Now I will say, my baby went to the NICU and my recovery was different because of that. But FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, get gasx, maximum strength. No one told me your insides stop, and you’ll have crippling gas. Like had me in the fetal position.