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C section during coronavirus

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Laurapb88 · 06/04/2020 20:07

I had a growth scan today and my little monkey is still breech so I have been booked in for a section next week, has anyone had one since the outbreak how did it work with birthing partners? Also how long will I be in hospital for this is my worst case scenario and I'm petrified thank you in advance xx

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Laurapb88 · 09/04/2020 19:46

No it was sort of just preparing me they did say they would hope to have me out sooner xx

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Hopingforbabyd · 10/04/2020 10:24

@Laurapb88 @mummyspider27 they told me 2 days too - I think it's just to make sure recovery is okay, catheter stays in for 12 hours if I'm correct? And if you plan to feed it's to make sure you're comfortable with it. Though they are looking to get you home ASAP. Hope that helps and wish you both loads of luck xx

Mummyspider27 · 10/04/2020 10:39

Thank you. Just wondered as I would have been allowed home after 1 day with my emergency section 5 years ago, so hoping to be out ASAP with my elective section (not until July). Guess they are just managing expectations as every woman is different x

auntienameyname · 11/04/2020 15:39

Still waiting for my date😅

My midwife said to expect at least 1 night, i guess it depends on the time of day you go down to theatre too.

Its all getting so real now, im so scared! My first birth was a complete shit storm but i wasnt scared at all weirdly!

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Laurapb88 · 11/04/2020 18:11

Hopefully they will just kick us all out after 24 hours 😂 I've been and bought some snacks for the hospital today too, hopefully it will all calm down soon and we can show our babies off xx

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MyBabyBoyBlue · 11/04/2020 18:14

I had my emergency C section on a Monday and was home in time for dinner on Tuesday!

Lozzak21 · 11/04/2020 18:57

@MyBabyBoyBlue amazing! Congratulations. How is recovery going? Hope you're feeling well xx

Delbelleber · 11/04/2020 19:07

I was just wondering for those who had their section and were discharged after 24hours did you have a shower in the hospital before discharge? And how did you find caring for the baby alone. Did staff help with nappies? I'm booked for my 3rd section in May but my previous hospital stays were 3 days and partner was allowed on the ward. I was really out of it.

Hopingforbabyd · 11/04/2020 19:15

@MyBabyBoyBlue congratulations! How are you getting on? May I ask what your experience was like? I'm a first time mum and quite nervous about being alone and struggling to lift baby....I don't want to look like I'm not going to be a good mum to the midwives and it's concerning me a lot as I'm so excited but I don't know what to expect x

MyBabyBoyBlue · 11/04/2020 19:28

It was fine! I worried about being able to pick up baby too (big baby!) But it was absolutely fine. The biggest issue was getting out of bed, I needed a bit of support from DH for that for probably the first few days. I managed with most other things. Having a changing table definitely helps so not having to bend! After the c section, they took much catheter out quite quickly, about 8 hours after the op and encouraged me to get up and about, I think the sooner you can (safely) get up and about, the better your recovery.

Hopingforbabyd · 11/04/2020 21:41

@MyBabyBoyBlue thanks so much for the message, that's really reassuring to hear x

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Laurapb88 · 14/04/2020 21:00

How are we all feeling? The closer to thursday the more nervous and scared I'm getting xx

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AbelMartinez · 14/04/2020 21:33

Hey Ive got an elected c section booked on 2nd july so its a still 2.5 months off but really worried they will cancel it. What do you think?

LillianFullStop · 14/04/2020 22:03

What painkillers did they give you on the ward? Just stock standard ibuprofen and paracetamol or something stronger?

A friend of mine said she asked for something stronger and got given morphine during her hospital stay. I know there's co-codamol but I understand they may not give it to you if you intend to breastfeed.

Good luck @Laurapb88 - looking forward to hearing about your experience. I'm worried about how able I am to be able to get out of bed/get the baby out of the cot/get things in and out of my bag (nappies/clothes/etc) without any help the first few hours. Hoping to get drugged up to manage the pain but I understand that's also not ideal as you might overdo it if you don't feel the pain to know your limits

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Laurapb88 · 14/04/2020 22:21

I don't think they will cancel your section and hopefully at that time we will be back to normal, I've been really worried about getting him out of the cot/dressed etc but I've been assured they have got extra staff on the wards to help us out so fingers crossed that's true, I have to go to hospital tomorrow for bloods and get a prescription I'm not even sure what it's for lol, I will deffo let everyone know how it goes and hopsfully share a cheeky picture 😊 xx

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Hopingforbabyd · 14/04/2020 23:45

Not long now until Thursday! I too am very excited but anxious too. I had my pre-op today and they take your bloods and give you omeprozol - I have been taking this throughout my pregnancy as I have horrendous heart burn - it's just to settle your tummy of acid for the procedure. I have had a few ops before for endometriosis and whilst this is totally different and major surgery it is still scary but we are going to get the best gift at the end of it and I'm sure all our worries will melt away on the day ☺️ I asked what "settled" means in regards to partners leaving and the midwife said 6 hours after birth and that we get a little buzzer when baby needs us and there will be midwives available fo get baby and hand them to us. My midwife and nurse were so lovely today - even when they couldn't get my bloods and had to take from my hand 😖 - they still made everything feel so reassuring.
I hope that has helped and that you feel at ease tomorrow. I would've had my appointment tomorrow too but it's my birthday and I didn't fancy a hospital visit haha 😉 x

Wishing56 · 15/04/2020 00:19

Hi ladies, just want to wish you all the best for your c sections. I had an elective at the end of Jan and it was the best experience and i would do it again. I know the situation with Covid 19 adds an extra stress but honestly the hospital staff are amazing. Just take the opportunity to enjoy the time of bonding with your little ones. It truly is the most magical time.

Just a few tips (you may have already heard of them)..

Just buzz to get the staff to pass you the baby for feeding and buzz again to put them back. I changed the babies on the bed (i had identical twin girls) or asked a MCA for help if i was feeling a bit sore. I made sure everything I needed was in arms reach.

My catheter was out in 6hrs and I had a shower at that point as well.

Take a pillow for the car journey home and put it between your belly and the seat belt as this will cushion things. Also recommend sitting on a carrier bag in the car as you can then easily swivel yourself around to get out the car.

When you get home sleep sitting upright a bit and this will help getting in and out of bed. I started with 4 pillows and reduced this to 3 after a couple of weeks and then to 2 after 4 weeks.

Set alarms to keep on top of your pain relief (ibuprofen and paracetamol). I also had oramorph which i took a few times when i had overdone it.

Just enjoy every moment as time flies!

Hopingforbabyd · 15/04/2020 06:35

@Wishing56 congratulations on your twin girls! Such a lovely post and has definitely reassured me. I like the carrier bag idea very much! I have my elective section tomorrow but I have woken this morning with contractions so I'm hoping things will still go smoothly x

Layladylay234 · 15/04/2020 08:33

Great thread, I have my C section booked in for 27th May which is a way off. Kind of hoping they let my partner stay a bit longer than the 30 mins in recovery they're stating at the moment at this point, but what will be will be.

Good luck to everyone having one soon, lets keep this going for tips and advice and positivity xx

bookish83 · 15/04/2020 08:38

I gave birth recently and those who had c sections (planned or emergency) were out in 1-2 days.

I had a 2 day traumatic labour and birth with instrumental delivery and complications and was in for 7 days- went in for a waterbirth....

You can't predict but hopefully you will be out in a day or so.

Good Luck with the birth and remember breech babies tend to have beautifully shaped heads! Smile xx

mouse1234567 · 15/04/2020 08:56

@Hopingforbabyd sorry to jump in on this thread everyone but I just wanted to wish you good luck. I can’t believe your time is almost here from all the way back this time last year on the IVf chat! Best of luck for your section. Hope the contractions you are feeling do not make it trickier for you. I’m 31 weeks-can’t wait to meet him now but still a while to go! Lots of love and best wishes for the birth -look forward to hearing all about your little bundle ♥️

fibeee · 15/04/2020 15:01

I had an emergency section 3 weeks ago and was kept in for 2 days after the birth. DH spent a couple of hours with us after but once I was moved to postnatal recovery he had to go home. He wasn’t allowed back into the hospital.

fibeee · 15/04/2020 15:02

1 birthing partner was still allowed at my hospital 3 weeks ago but obviously as mine was an emergency DH couldn’t be present.

Shmabel · 15/04/2020 15:09

What a lovely thread, even if there is some understandable anxiety. Just wanted to wish you all luck. I'm 25 weeks with my IVF miracle, though no plans to have c section. I have my anxieties about being induced and covid etc. but no matter what I'm still so excited 🤗

Hope this special time goes smoothly for all you ladies ❤👶

strawberry2017 · 15/04/2020 18:53

I'm finding out my date tomorrow at my 36 week check and I cannot wait.
I'm hoping we can be discharged after 24 hours which we will be unless one of us needs more medical support for something.
Literally cannot wait to get him out, had SPD for months and now he's getting heavier it's getting even harder. X

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