[Cluckyandhopeful]

Hi ladies, I'm taking over this forum of late with all my questions!

Just wondering if you had written a birth plan for your Caesars?

I understand the Caesar is basically the birth plan, but there seems to be a lot more to it.

Is there more that I should be incorporating into the plan?

[Ruby'sMum]

I didn't last time, as it was an emergency c-section, but this time want to make sure that I get to take my little dude to recovery with me. My OB says that's definitely an option, depending on how we're both doing. The other thing I regretted was not seeing my placenta - I'm curious and it just didn't occur to me to ask, so will have a look this time around.

[Hooray Henry]

I did. It included things like finding out baby's sex myself, seeing the placenta (fascinating!), skin to skin in theatre. Sadly she couldn't come to recovery with me but I knew that beforehand. It was definitely worth writing down my wishes/requests, it was a wonderful experience! All the best.

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[vanessa71]

No, I didn't have a birth plan, didn't see th point. I think they only set you up for disappointment if all doesn't go according to plan.

[BeachedAsBro]

I'm with Vanessa, mind you for number two I'll be insisting on having a PCA & also the baby with me in recovery.

[mumma78]

I was attacked by one midwife for not having a birth plan. How dare I assume that she just do her job and deliver my baby! Turned out I had an emergency c-section anyway!!! This time I am electing a c-section and like many people here, I would like my baby with me in recovery, if I can. I spent longer in recovery than normal because my blood pressure wouldn't come down, so bloody annoying!
As for the placenta bit, that's too much for me - eek! Baby spew and poo is enough for my weak stomach. The team that delivered my baby were so amazing, I just hope that the team is as good this time around.

[Nardi]

Do a little planning and talk to the midwives pre birth!

I've had 2 emergency CS and didn't get time with my babies til I came out or recovery.

My 3rd was a planned CS and I requested he come to recovery with me (wrote letter etc) which was wonderful, I got to feed him in recovery and have that all important skin time! Loved it.

Having my 4th in a couple of weeks and it's now part of NSW Health policy that baby goes to recovery with mum if at all possible. A huge step forward! Although I'd prefer to have VB, it's omforting to know that I have a plan to be with me baby at all times!

Something else you can do is if bub cant be with you....get hubby to do the skin to skin til you can get there. My hubby did that with number 1 and they have a gorgeous bond and she's 7 now.

Good luck with your birth, the key is good commiunication with your caregivers and flexibility in the plan. I hope it all goes well for you.

Cheers

[little lion]

I'm with Vanessa, mind you for number two I'll be insisting on having a PCA & also the baby with me in recovery.

I'm new to all this. Can anyone tell me what PCA is? I tried googling but unhelpful things like the Peanut Company of Australia popped up.

[anotherid]

PCA - Patient Controlled Analgesia.

Basically a pump that is loaded with pre-set doses of analgesia that you can then press a button and get a dose when you are in pain. Normally then contain morphine or Fentanyl. They are set so that you can not over-dose.