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@qody A friend of mine requested to avoid a specific medication, was given it anyway, and was basically unconscious through her delivery (not a c section; but an induction). Tips like this are exactly what I’m looking for— I’d never think to mention that I react poorly to some anxiety and nausea...

@3angels My (limited!) understanding is that they partially lower the drape and switch to clear curtain during the birth; you’re not able to see your incision, but you are able to view the baby as they’re lifted from your body. It sounds similar to my vaginal delivery; I didn’t watch myself push...

@maryannmaria This is so helpful to read and gives me a really hopeful and realistic way to view this process! Thanks for sharing.

@simondarok It makes sense that some of these preferences vary based on your personality and what might help you feel calm; thanks for elaborating. I think I just have some real hang ups after my last delivery where I was basically steamrolled into a delivery that my current OB has said included...

@simondarok I hope my phrasing didn’t come off as insensitive to c section parents; if I caused any offense, please forgive me! I have had two friends who had really traumatic c sections; one planned, one urgent. The friend with the planned c section experienced a total disregard for her...

@skelly So many great and helpful comments here, but this one made me cry. I have moved past the trauma of feeling 100% of the pain of my extensive surgical repair, and I’ve finally recovered physically, and I’ve forgiven the doctor who injured me unnecessarily, but I haven’t been able to move...

@kidon7 Thank you for linking this post!

@spiritofdiscernment Thanks for the encouragement! Had no idea it could happen so quickly!

@spacedog2k5 Thanks for sharing your experience! We had a contingency plan for my husband to do skin to skin in the delivery room when my daughters delivery wasn’t going well; I didn’t know that might be an option with a c section. I’ll add this to my list of things to mention to the OB when I...

@y6a3h9o7o Thanks so much for sharing your experience here. I hasn’t thought about asking to play our own music in the OR— despite of all the things that went “wrong” during my 2021 delivery, I really enjoyed the vibe in the room as our medical team all hung out with us listening to Fleetwood...

@ai1226 Happy to hear that despite the last minute decision, your delivery incorporated some of the things I’m hoping to experience this time around. From what I’ve heard from friends and some quick reading online, this isn’t necessarily the norm! Knowing it was possible even without months of...

@spiritofdiscernment I’m on blood thinners during pregnancy, so this news makes the thought of a clear drape extra questionable, haha!

@herooftheday I gave birth in March in a baby-friendly hospital and we were EFF from the start, and can help answer #3! Skin to skin was super important to me, and all we had to do was remind the OB that was our goal. Baby landed on my chest immediately and we snuggled for about an hour while I...

@livegood I hadn’t realized my husband could be a backup option for skin to skin in the OR until seeing some of the helpful comments on this thread; excited at that possibility (and tbh it makes sense that this might be the best move, as I have no idea how I’ll feel while having my internal...

Hey friends! I love this sub and have learned so much from you, I thought this might be a great place to gather insight and encouragement before the birth of our second child in August. I’ll be having my first ever c section this fall. My doctor is on board for what I’ve learned is referred to...