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Questions to ask OB about elective CS... updated with answers if you're interested :)

duck-o-lah View Member Profile	16/01/2013, 08:14 PM Post #11
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Thanks everyone! Another topic has reminded me to ask whether it's worth investing in some compression shorts or similar (mentioned it so I can add to my list). QUOTE If allowed, this can be improved by taking your arms out of the gown before you go into the OT when the anaesthetist will hook you up to the cannula in your arm/wrist. Having your arms out of your gown will also assist with your first BF. Good tip! I'll try and remember that one. QUOTE - where will incision be made? Apparantly I have a good scar and the incision will be made right through it... will ask about stitches though. QUOTE - shave/wax the area or not before? My 2nd OB specifically asked not to as they do it on the spot so there is no inflammation (obviously seen a lot of botch jobs ... Lol) omg, the worst part about taking off my dressings after my 1st CS was the fact that as I took the dressings off they were pulling my hairs out... OWWW. I had intended on getting a wax this time, but I guess I should check first. QUOTE Is there a midwife available on the day to go to recovery with you? They may be super bust and the midwif is needed on the ward (have had this happen). I'm in a dedicated MW program so I assume she will be there, but good question. Will ask the insurer and OB about driving. It is not realistic for me not to drive for 6 weeks, so I hope we can sort something out! QUOTE ... I also think you should discuss what type of anaesthetic will be used and what will the post op pain relief be. He may suggest you talk to the anasthetist beforehand, some are very helpful during your operation in terms of taking photos, helping you free your arms and visualising parts of the delivery if you want....some are not. Good one. Last time I was given endone which I don't react to well, so must remember to mention this! As for visualising the birth, in my case the lesser the better... it may be quite a trick to pass out while lying down but I'm sure I could manage it Good thinking ladies, keep 'em coming! This post has been edited by duck-o-lah: 16/01/2013, 08:22 PM

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