CESAREAN BIRTH
We’re heading to the OR, now what?
With a few exceptions, a cesarean birth is not most people’s first choice for meeting their baby. That doesn’t mean it has to be a traumatic experience. In fact some of my cesarean moms have been the most satisfied with their births. As we’ve discussed over and over - how you were made to feel during your birth, matters much more than the individual things that happened. Is a cesarean your first choice? Probably not. But if it happens, knowing that you felt fully involved in the choices that led here, and that you were listened to and respected, will make a huge difference in working towards that fantastic birth experiences.
The rest? Knowing what to expect, and what choices are still within your grasp.
Step 1: Understanding what happens during a Cesarean.
Surgery is always a bit intimidating. Let’s work to take some of the unknown out of this experience.
Step 2: Understanding why a cesarean was chosen.
Surgery is always a bit intimidating. Let’s work to take some of the unknown out of this experience.
Step 3: What choices are still available to me?
Surgery is always a bit intimidating. Let’s work to take some of the unknown out of this experience.
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What To Expect During Your Cesarean
Pre-Surgery Preparation
Unless this is a true emergency situation (rare), you will be brought paperwork to sign your consent. The surgeon and anesthesiologist will usually both come and explain the procedure and ask if you have any questions. If you do not already, you will have an IV placed and fluids started.
Journey to the OR and Pain Management
Once your team is ready, you will be moved into the OR. Your support people will stay behind either in the hallway, or in the recovery room. While you are being prepped, at least one of your support people will be given a pair of scrubs to change into. They should take everything off except their underwear, socks and shoes.
Inside the OR you will be moved onto the OR table. They will check your epidural and top it off if you had one, or if not, you will be given a spinal (note this is not a spinal tap). This medication will run through the surgery so that you shouldn’t feel anything.
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What To Expect During Your Cesarean
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You will be Prepped
If this is a planned cesarean, you will be taken to a room where you will receive your IV, and sign consent papers. You will be required to remove all jewellery.
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