C sections

I’ve opted for an elective section this time round, due to a difficult natural birth last time, can someone help ease my anxiety?! You hear all the horror stories but not the ones that are positive

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I had an elective c section as my baby was breech and honestly it was great! So relaxed and controlled. There was points where I wasn’t feeling great about it, the anaesthetic made me feel sick so I was a bit panicky (could have been the hyperemesis though) and it did feel weird what they were pulling her out but apparently this isn’t so bad if they’re in a better position. Overall, I was pleased with my experience and recovery was nowhere near as bad as I was told it would be. Happy to chat if you have any specific questions x

following! also having an elective section this time after a traumatic and complex delivery last time, very nervous though 🙈

I’ve had 2 sections and having another this time and honestly it’s not too bad. The worst part is when they’re doing the spinal block and everyone’s around you setting up etc that made me most anxious but after that it’s quite relaxed and takes 5 mins before baby is out. Recovery wasn’t terrible, the pain is hard for first couple days and then it gets easier and after 2 weeks both times I was fine x

I had an elective c-section with my identical twin girls and it was a wonderful, calming experience. I had double the amount of people in the room as it was a twin birth which seems like a lot when you first walk in but everyone was so friendly. They introduce who each of them are and what their roles are and then they’ll get you to sit on the end of the bed whilst they give you the spinal and help you lie down. You can give them your phone to play music and take photographs and the whole thing happens very quickly. The surgeon came in right at the end and literally took him about 10 mins to get both girls out. I thought the whole team were fantastic and reassuring and theirs a couple of the team who will stand right by you. Hope this helps ease your worries! Also recovery for me wasn’t bad I was up and walking around the hospital car park the next day and I just kept on top of pain medication. I’m having another c section this time around too! Xx

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