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c section awake or asleep?
do you think it is best to have c section awake or asleep ?? what are the effects??
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With my second son born in September 09, I had an elective section under a spinal block and it was a much nicer experience, although very nerve racking! I saw him as soon as he was born, knew what was happening and saw the placenta. I had no problems bonding this time round.
Obviously its personal choice but I would prefer to be awake so you can see your baby straight away, and you can never fill in the gaps of what happened otherwise as nobody else is allowed in theatre if your having a GA.
Helen xhx
I had a spinal tap and an epidural but I was then given a general as I could still feel the procedure. I have always had a fear about having to have a general but it was good no pain or stress the only things I regret about the c-secction were not being able to share a birthing experience with my oh and not being able to hold my baby after as I couldn't feel my legs for the next 24hrs. That was 6 wks ago and I have recovered a lot lot quicker physically than when I had a natural vaginal birth.
xjx