I've had an emergency c section and a planned one. The planned one was so positive and brilliant. A fantastic experience and a much faster recovery.
It's so exciting the night beore going to bed, or sat there in hosptal before the section knowing you'll be meeting your baby that day. I have such amazing memories from
It.
And yes there is pain but the drugs control it pretty well and to my mind it always seemed separate from
My enjoyment of my beautiful baby daughter. I had a choice and I am
So pleased I chose a c section.
If you are nervous then tell the staff and they will chat to you as they go, and the lovely anaesthetist gave me a commentary on how far things had got. They really do want to help and make it positive for you as mic as their other medical duties allow.
That said, my main tip that made my recovery better was to get up and walking as upright as possible as soon as possible as the first time no one told me that and my wound was initially a bit tight.
Make sure you walk each day and Try to stretch it a little each time.
The other mothers and even midwives were a bit surprised by my determination to get up and I'll admit the first time it felt like my insides were wobbling around but by day seven I was able to walk I the park albeit slowly and I felt able I drive by about week three.
Now this may not be your experience but when you get home, wait until the baby's fed, you're dressed and fed and there's a break in the clouds and get out there to get fresh air.
My first walk was to next door's drive and back! It all helps though and will lift your mood massively.
Oh, and keep taking the drugs, it's better to stay on top of the pain. And keep your fluids up you'll feel better for them.
And all the best! So exciting!