Has anyone ever not had to stay the night after a c section?

[cantthinkofaname2021]

My c section is on Wednesday morning, I'm panicking about having to stay the night (which might sound ridiculous) I did want to get a private room but still not sure if it's possible. Has anyone ever gone home the same day after having one? X

[Lysistratathereindeer]

At the height of the pandemic in lockdown 1, my local hospital were discharging women the same day after a section - my community midwife was horrified. I ended up having to stay in a few days for DD to be monitored: I'd been dreading the ward, but due to Covid no visitors allowed.

[cheeseychovolate]

Had baby at 10 in the morning left at lunch time the following day.

[Fyredraca]

I totally understand why you don't want to stay but your experience could be different second time around.
With my first I had a catheter in because my bladder went a bit weird after vaginal delivery. They wanted me to stay the night, which I did. I could hardly move yet was expected to deal with my baby who screamed all night. I ended up bursting into tears and a HCA took pity on me and walked up and down the corridor with her for a bit so I could have a break from the crying. The ward was packed, it was awful.
My second experience couldn't have been more different.
We were the only ones on the ward (same ward) and dd slept. So did I! I didn't even notice another mother and baby arrive in the middle of the night.
The staff were really relaxed. I had been really adamant I didn't want to stay but I had haemorrhaged and they wanted to get fluids and iron into me.
When I got to the ward I couldn't believe it! Then the baby slept for 6 hours!
I hope you get the same.

[honkytonkheroe]

When I had DD1 27 years ago the standard to stay in after a c section was 5 nights. I didn't have a c section with my first. When I had a csection with DD2 19 years ago they made me stay on 2 nights. When I had a csection with DS3 10 years ago I talked them into letting me go after 1 night. I can't really see them dropping to not staying in overnight with a major operation though to be honest. I would focus on staying one night although you may like it. Incidentally I hated being in hospital after my csections. I couldn't pick the baby up myself, could hardly move and could not get attention of any staff. On top of which I had a member of cleaning staff keep coming in a side room they put me in and telling me I was breast wrong with DD2 and when on the general word, I had mums cursing and swearing about fireworks going off outside. It was a bit strange because this was in the summer though it wasn't the fireworks that bothered me. I was quite happy in hospital after DD1 though.

[Mummyof2Terrors]

Clexane isn't the reason for staying in. I'm on them pre-birth and they aren't a reason to have to stay. Itll be the catheter and the need to prove you can pass urine etc.

[allthegoodusernameshavegone]

Dsd 2 nights with first c section. C section booked at 1100 then home by 1700 with second.

[cantthinkofaname2021]

So does everyone have to have the blood thinning injections? I've honestly never heard about it (another reason to panic as I hate needles but I have no choice about having the section) I haven't had to have them during pregnancy
Thank you for posting good experiences! It's very helpful x

[Mummyof2Terrors]

Don't panic. Clexane is fine. I'm 37 weeks and have done 5 weeks self injections and will carry on until 6 weeks post birth due to an unrelated condition. The needles tiny and as long as you don't rub after you'll be fine.

[Couchbettato]

I did end up having to stay the night but I was sent home first thing in the morning.

I'm glad I stayed over night because my son was jaundiced and I wanted to make sure breastfeeding got off to a good start and we have an excellent infant feeding team in our hospital who can help with feeding plans.

[CandyLeBonBon]

At least one night. Possibly 2.
My first was 4 nights. 2nd 2 nights and 3rd 2 nights and I had to fight to ge allowed to go home after 2 nights.

You will have had major abdominal surgery. You will need the time.

[CandyLeBonBon]

And they want to make sure your vowels are moving. They won't let you go until you've at least farted!

[PlantDoctor]

My DD was delivered by planned section at 9:45am. Couldn't move legs for a couple of hours, and they don't even want you to stand until the evening. They check your BP all night. They did offer for me to stay a second night but I wanted to get the hell out as it was so hot and noisy. We were discharged about 5pm the next day after having shower that morning.

Seriously, resign yourself to the fact that you will have to stay overnight. It was actually a big help for me as I got a lot of help with perfecting breastfeeding latch.

[boringcreation]

This sounds mad to me! In Ireland if you have a section you have to stay for 4 nights. You won't be able to walk for the first few hours and they need to make sure you can produce urine etc.

On another note, how did you get away with no needles the entire pregnancy, surely you had to have bloods taken?

[grooovychick]

My hospital puts everyone on a fast mobilisation pathway - standing with catheter out within 6 hours of the op. Even then I had to stay overnight.
It's saying something about the level of care when numerous women don't even want to stay overnight post major surgery due to the woeful care. You're led to believe staff will help you get your baby out the cot etc etc. The reality is very different - in my hospital if you can't drag yourself to the canteen you don't eat.
My first section I was only offered paracetamol so if I could give any advice it would be to ask for oramorph, I had it after my second and really took the pain away.

[NavigatingAdolescence]

@CandyLeBonBon

And they want to make sure your vowels are moving. They won't let you go until you've at least farted!

Vowels?! 😂

[sarah13xx]

@cantthinkofaname2021 this is my first and will be a section and I’m not looking forward to much of it to be honest but especially not staying over if I’m on a ward ☹️ I think I wouldn’t be dreading it so much if my partner was allowed in but he’s allowed 30 minutes to visit me per day. I’m just hoping my section is in the morning and I’ll be out the next day. I’m packing my bag thinking I won’t even be able to take this stuff out the bag, I’m going to need to ask a midwife to get it all for me 🙈 Will feel very exposed on a ward too, really hoping I get my own room

[CandyLeBonBon]

@NavigatingAdolescence yes! The nursing staff are sticklers for good enunciation! 😂😂😂

[lavenderandwisteria]

While I don’t think that you will be allowed home the same day, it I was reading this I would be terrified!

My c section was absolutely fine. I was up and about within hours, I could pick up my baby and no real pain. A bit of discomfort managed with paracetamol.

I’m not for a moment saying this is the case for everyone but equally it isn’t always the horrendous experience it’s made out to be here either.

Good luck OP.

[ineedaholidaynow]

Haven't you had any blood tests?

[cantthinkofaname2021]

Yes I've had the blood tests of course, I've had to have about 30 over the last 18 months so you would think I'm used to them now (I'm not) I'm starting to regret the elective c section now as I had no idea about the injections :( and worried about being stuck without help in hospital. But my last birth was traumatic and ended up with a lot of needles anyway 😞 I also have a ovarian cyst that is being removed at the same time as the c section which is another reason I chose it, instead of having to have keyhole surgery and being put to sleep a few months after the birth (which I'm also terrified of being put to sleep) I chose to do it all in one whilst awake

[99redspottedducks]

@cantthinkofaname2021 have you got someone who can do the injections for you? DH did mine was for 10 days after c section
It was uncomfortable but tolerable
Also In regards to your fears I had them all before my c section
Questioned my decision worried about everything
However compared to my first birth it was such a healing experience and I'd do it again in a heartbeat
I enjoyed every minute of it (strange thing to say about major surgery but it's true)
I hope yours gos the same as mine

[Mayneedanextraroom]

I’ve had two sections and stayed 1 night with my first and 3 nights with my second (that was only because baby needed antibiotics) I have never had the injections others are talking about, I have had to wear the hospital stockings but never injections

[Dogsandbabies]

Hi OP, about to have my third section here. There is no way they will let you go home the same day. With my first I was out the next day and the ward was ok in that basis. My second I had a large cyst too. I ended up staying a lot longer but they wanted to discharge me after 2 days. I had to stay because baby was in NICU.

The clexane injections are for everyone. After major surgery you run an increased risk of thrombosis. And there are 10 after you deliver. One a day. They are tiny and you need to do them yourself at home. I get others to do them because I also don't like needles and I just can't bring myself to do it. My friend refused to do them and ended up with thrombosis, readjusted many many injections and regretted her fear immediately.

I expect the wards will be a lot quieter at the moment so hopefully it will be better.

[boringcreation]

@Mayneedanextraroom

I’ve had two sections and stayed 1 night with my first and 3 nights with my second (that was only because baby needed antibiotics) I have never had the injections others are talking about, I have had to wear the hospital stockings but never injections

Same never had to have injections? Wore stockings but no injections

[ivfgottwins]

I had twins and nearly died....was still home after 2 nights (without the twins though 😢)

If you don't have your c section until the afternoon no way you'd be allowed home on the same day - I had mine at around 7am and the spinal didn't wear off for around 6 hours - I was then able to get out of bed and had catheter removed as I had to go to different part of hospital to see my babies in NICU. I managed without morphine too which is prob why I was home so quick