Little Maya born 1/2/13 4am 3.6kg, 50cm. 41+6
Went into natural labour around 5pm yesterday, failed epi at hospital at 7.30pm but persisted through v. painful contractions until 1am with gas, then successful epi, oxitocin eventually, she wouldn't come out with natural pushing due to head being in wrong position, forehead first. When her hr went down too low, rushed off to emergency c section, bikini cut.
The anaesthetist was excellent, absolutely no pain in surgery, hubby held my hand and cut the cord
The midwife was amazing and very calm throughout
What could have been a total nightmare was actually a pretty positive experience.
Now breast feeding like a champ and all resting
So happy to report my news!