I have a million questions. I really don't want to have a c-section but since I need one, I want to know what to expect and to feel like I have some sort of control or understanding about why will happen.
How do I get to theatre- do I walk?
How do they do the anaesthetic? Are there any alternatives/ options?
Do I have to have curtain up or can I watch?
Do I get any say in how it's done? Can it be done slowly/ naturally?
Do they have to clamp the cord immediately or can they wait a bit? Do they have to clean the baby?
Can the baby come straight to me or will they take her away? How long til I can hold her?
What happens immediately afterwards? Where is the baby while they stitch me up and go back to the ward?
Do I have to have a catheter? How long does it have to be in for?
How does breastfeeding work?
When will I be able To walk/ get up?
How long will I have to stay in hospital?
How crap do you feel afterwards or is it ok?
I have no idea what to expect and want to arm myself with information so that my anxiety doesn't take over.
Anything else?
Thank you to anyone who has waded through all of this.