I've been told today that, if I go into labour early, I may have to have an EMCS under general anaesthetic. This is because I am taking a medication which means I can't have morphine (which is given in epidural and spine blocks), unless I have had a few days of stopping the medication I take.
There is a reasonable chance I could go into labour earlier than my anticipated elective CS date, because I have a dodgy cervix after having surgery on it in the past. Of course, if my cervix holds out until 39 weeks I can have stopped my medication and have a normal epidural with morphine, so no need for a general anaesthetic (fingers crossed!).
However, having been told this is a real possibility, it's raised a few questions for me and I wonder if anyone have any experience or knowledge about having an EMCS under general anaesthetic?
I am interested to know how long you're 'out' for, and how soon you get to hold the baby when you come round. What happens to the baby when you're still in theatre being put back together and then in recovery sleeping off the anaesthetic?
Also how soon it might be possible to feed the baby.
I'd appreciate anyone's insight!
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EMCS under GA - anyone with experience or knowledge?
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atrcts · 17/04/2013 21:32
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