Any advice?
Hi I’m 7 weeks pp after an emergency category 1 section under general anaesthetic, because of this I feel I missed the crucial first few hours of my little man’s life and feel robbed of the first cuddle and here is your baby moment, as I wasn’t back conscious until he was 2 hours old. , has anyone else experienced this? Everyone keeps telling me they’ve never heard of a section done under GA and I feel alone in it with no one to talk to.
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Mine wasn't under GA but I didn't get to hold my girl for the first 4 hours.
Took a bit with all the hormones but she's 5 months now and I rarely think about how sad I was at missing those first few hours. She she's developing well so missing the 'golden hour' has done her no harm. I think social media doesn't help saying how important certain things are when not everyone can experience them.
I didn't use it but was recommended the birth reflections service. Might be worth looking into.
I had a cat 1 emergency c section. My little one was born at 9.20am and I didn't get to hold her till about 11pm as after the c section I had to have further treatment as they had missed my eclampsia. My husband took care of her but her first feed was formula and I had no say in delayed cord clamping etc. It was an awful experience but thankful she arrived safely as they had missed so many signs of my pre-eclampsia. She ended up being born 2.5kg and had stopped growing and there was amniotic fluid.
Hi, i had an emergency c-section under GA. It was about 45mins before I was brought through/conscious and could hold my son. Prior to that he was with my husband doing skin to skin. I was able to then breastfeed him. I don't believe this has harmed him in any way and feel we have a lovely bond. He's 4 months old and full of smiles and giggles. I hope that helps ease your mind x
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Hi I’m 7 weeks pp after an emergency category 1 section under general anaesthetic, because of this I feel I missed the crucial first few hours of my little man’s life and feel robbed of the first cuddle and here is your baby moment, as I wasn’t back conscious until he was 2 hours old. , has anyone else experienced this? Everyone keeps telling me they’ve never heard of a section done under GA and I feel alone in it with no one to talk to.
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