I have chosen to have a c section due to past abuse. I was terrified that a vaginal birth would be triggering and traumatic due to the vaginal examinations, the loss of control and the exposure of the pushing stage if that makes sense.
My concern re the csection now is the catheter. I can't cope with the idea of them doing it when I'm numb. I need to know what they are doing. Also the idea of being so exposed and having it done in theatre with lots of people around is filling me with dread. I have been so anxious about it, I'm making myself ill.
I want to ask to have it done before I go down to theatre hopefully with only one midwife present. Is there anyone who knows if this will be possible? I need to know that if I freak out, there will be time to calm down before my baby is born. I desperately need it to be separate from my baby's birth. I know it will be physically uncomfortable/painful but I can deal with that.
Is there anyone who has had a catheter fitted and could explain to me step by step what happens so I can try and prepare myself a bit? Will I be able to ask to be covered with a sheet to stop me feeling so exposed and vulnerable?
I'm having signs that labour is approaching and this issue is stopping me from being excited about it. I'm falling apart to be honest because I don't know how to cope with it. Any help/advice you can give me would be very gratefully received.
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Please help re catheter for c section (poss sensitive/trigger)
HeffalumpTheFlump · 26/09/2013 15:06
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