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C section booked for Thursday - worries

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Babygray2020 · 27/04/2020 17:26

I have a c section booked Thursday as bubba is breach... I’m really worrying about being moved to the ward after, where I’ll be with other mums & babies... I know I won’t be able to get up and down to hold my baby, and change etc. I’d feel a burden asking help from the midwives.
With the whole covid 19 going on, my partner is only allowed on the postnatal ward 8am until 8pm. I know this is a silly thing to worry about but any tips ?
Has anyone felt the same ? Hmm
Thank you

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Pipandmum · 27/04/2020 17:32

If you can't move ask the midwife to help you - that's what they are there for. You will be able to move after 24 hours and it looks like your partner will be there for half of that (are you sure visiting hours are that long)?

Ilovethekittehs · 27/04/2020 17:35

Midwives are there to help. I had a csection and nurses would pick up baby for me whenever he needed feeding ect. But they wouldn't bring food...I would have to move for that.

Caspianberg · 27/04/2020 17:37

Check visiting hours, I'm due baby any day also, and current rules here are partner can stay for birth (not allowed in for c section), and a couple of hours after maximum.Then he has to leave and isn't allowed back in. He is allowed to maternity door to help collect when time to go home. Also isn't allowed in until labour fully established.
So for c-section would be allowed in around hour before scheduled, would wait outside theatre and be taken with baby and you to recovery for 2-4 hrs, then leave.

Whitelisbon · 27/04/2020 17:37

After my c sections, I've been mobile, albeit slowly and stiffly, within a couple of hours. Last one was born just before 10am, was on the ward for 12, and mobile by 1.
It'll be sore and you'll be slow and stiff but you'll be mobile, plus the midwifes will be there to help.
Don't worry too much, you'll be fine.

blackcat86 · 27/04/2020 17:40

My friend works on a maternity ward and has said that its actually all very calm and supportive at the moment without partners. They are able to support mums more closely particularly if they want to breastfeed and everyone is getting a bit more rest. Mums are also bonding more rather than drawing the curtains. I had a c section and the recovery was grim for the first 5 days but actually at 2 weeks I was out walking with the buggy and by 4 weeks I was pretty much back to normal.

KnobwithaK · 27/04/2020 17:41

NB partners are allowed in during c sections at my hospital Smile

Tableclothing · 27/04/2020 17:42

I know I won’t be able to get up and down to hold my baby

This is not a given. The spinal wears off after about 6 hours. I had a CS at 9.30 a.m., was walking to the water cooler by 5.30 p.m.

If you need help and it's outside visiting hours, you will have to ask the midwives. That's what they're there for, and they know that you will need help. If it helps, think of it as asking for help for your baby.

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Babygray2020 · 27/04/2020 17:59

My hospital is allowing birthing partners into the c section and visiting hours are 8am until 8pm only for our birth partner. I got it confirmed today. I know every hospital is different & thank you everyone , appreciate it

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amazedmummy · 27/04/2020 18:03

I had DS in November so before all of this but the visiting hours at my hospital was 8-8 for partners. It was no bother at all. DH went home at 8 and the midwives were great. I had an ELCS at about 10. I was up and about by 8 but that was because I had my mum visiting for an hour before then or it would have been earlier. If I needed a wee hand I could either buzz or go and ask. They don't mind at all. It's what they're there for.

strawberry2017 · 27/04/2020 18:04

The midwives are there to help, if it's anything like my hospital they may have a dedicated ward for planned sections. Mine has a small 4 person ward and there is a dedicated midwife and nurse to help and then all been well unless there's a medical need you leave the next day without ever going to another ward.
If you need help, ask for it.
When on the bed as soon as you start feeling your legs again start trying to gentle move them to try and help the feeling come back quicker.
Keep positive, when the feelings back try walking around, take it slowly but the more you do the quicker you will be out.
You won't be a burden, they are there to help.
Good luck OP x

DPotter · 27/04/2020 18:07

I was pretty mobile after mine EMCS - showering the next morning (later evening delivery) and walking around. Everyone is different so please don't assume you'll be stuck in bed. It can be difficult to lean over and pick up the baby, but you adapt by sitting upright and then turning.

I also have had some lovely stories about maternity units over the last few weeks where partners not allowed. You'll be fine

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Babygray2020 · 27/04/2020 18:09

Brilliant thank you all. I guess I’m just extremely nervous and overthinking everything. Never had any major surgery & just want it to go smoothly

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RoLaren · 27/04/2020 18:20

I was walking about a few hours after my CS. No problems caring for my baby. Just keep on top of your painkillers, don't wait to be in pain. Take an emergency stash of paracetamol so you're not waiting if the nurses are busy. Eat and drink and keep as mobile as possible, it really helps with the recovery. My hospital offered an enhanced discharge (24hrs) if suitable. It'll be fine, you'll have eyes and thoughts for nothing but your beautiful creation Smile

Layladylay234 · 28/04/2020 08:40

Wow,which hospital are you having the c section at if you don't mind me asking? Intrigued as to how some hospitals are doing this and others have a complete ban on even partners on the ward, particularly ones of post operative women,even for a couple of hours. I've been told 20-30 mins in recovery and am due a C section on 27th May.

Bromeliad · 28/04/2020 14:01

I wonder if you're having your section at the same place I had mine 10 days ago. Visiting rules are the same! My section was also because of a Breech baby but because of a problem cross-matching my blood it didn't happen until 5pm.

My husband was allowed to stay slightly longer as the paediatrician has some concerns about our baby's breathing and I wasn't moving until they took my Catheter out at 5:30am the next morning after the spinal had worn off properly. It was fine overnight though, the midwives were lovely and didn't mind passing me the baby when she needed feeding or rescuing things from my bag. I was also very worried but it was a very positive experience overall.

RoLaren · 29/04/2020 17:38

Good luck for tomorrow, OP! I bet you're excited now Smile

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Babygray2020 · 29/04/2020 19:16

@RoLaren I’m excited but very nervous! Thank you 😊😊

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strawberry2017 · 29/04/2020 19:21

Good luck! X

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