Positive C Section Stories

I didn’t get any nausea at all babe? Also I’ve had heart surgery, my tonsils taken out and a csection and in terms of pain csection was bottom of the list (tonsils was the top!) just keep on top of your painkillers and try to get up and wandering about as soon as you can as it promotes faster healing and prevents blood clots and take lactulose to help you go to the toilet smoothly, you’ll be alright!

I’m 10 weeks pp after having an emergency c section so I can give my experience somewhat. I was induced at 39w and hoped for a natural birth (lol!) but for more reasons than one I ended up having a c section. The pain of contractions became too much and I was told baby would be big so more prone to tearing and shoulder dytocia. The operation itself was fine, scary but fine. I chose to stay awake so I could feel tugging and pressure but no pain. I think the recovery is the issue with c section more so than the operation itself. That’s something you should prepare yourself for - it took me a good few days before I could walk comfortably

I’ve also heard some hospitals give you medication for anxiety, I didn’t have it last time as it was an emergency so it was all happening so fast I had no time to get anxious but i’m planning my next one and it is definitely worse when you have time to get anxious about it, I know it’ll be okay though!

Thank you!!🙏🙏✨

Hey! I had an unplanned slightly emergent C-section my first surgery every about 5 weeks ago and it was a good experience The hospital staff who I had never met up until that moment were all lovely, reassuring and so calm… as for anxiety / nausea meds, yes. They have both of those. I felt sick to my stomach while in the OR and straight away they asked me if I wanted something for it and as soon as I said yes they gave me meds and I felt better. They also have anxiety meds and if you need them, then they will also give you those. You won’t feel any pain. Before they start they check that you can’t feel anything multiple times and afterwards they keep you on pain meds. The worst ‘pain’ was the gas bubbles in my belly in the days that followed. The doctor who did the C-section came around before she started and introduced herself to me and asked me if I had questions and all I said to her was “no, but please don’t tell me anything that you are doing”, overall a very positive experience.

I am literally in hospital as we speak after having an emergency C-section on 11/11/24 at 36+6. Honestly I was terrified when they told me I had to have a C section but honestly it wasn’t half as bad as I imagined. I was awake the whole time and just spoke to my partner and giggled (probably the meds lol) afterwards when I started getting sensation back in my legs my midwives helped me get up and move to a chair, I was then moved to a ward a few hours later where I started to move for myself. Dont get me wrong it’s not extremely comfortable but with paracetamol every 4 hours and small walks and movements the pain is not bad at all. Best of luck you will be absolutely fine 🩵

Had a c section 12 weeks ago. It was a great experience and the team had drugs on standby in case I felt sick etc x just keep on top of pain medication afterwards and don't rush yourself during recovery xx

Ive had 2 planned c sections December 22 and June 24. They have meds for sickness and if you do throw up, they'll get you a bowl and suction and help you be sick. They don't care as long as you're okay during and if you start to feel anything else but a little tugging so if you feel pain. Tell them and they'll top up drugs. Theyll help you out the bed when you feel ready. Keep on top of painkillers, take a handheld fan for yourself as they get a little hot. When you're home air out your section as much as possible. Also if you feel like something isn't right with your section e.g. infection, reopening. Tell your doctor, if they don't do anything, depending where you are, in the UK the hospital you gave birth in has a duty of care for you and baby 28 days after babies birth.

It’s literally been the least stressful, exciting day of my life - I had no pain at all, my doctor played my favorite songs while doing it and I got to see my son in 15 mins 💕

I really enjoyed my c-section experience. It’s wasn’t planned but it worked for me and my baby. You get the benefit of planning and being prepared! Despite it being a quick thing, I had the option to play my favourite music and had a team looking after me and a team for baby. I didn’t get any nausea whatsoever (they give you drugs for that before, or after depending on the hospital). The pain is absolutely manageable, just keep letting the midwife’s know if you feel any and they’ll help with pain meds.. the hardest part was not being able to move as quickly as you’re used to! Just relax and try to enjoy it… it will be one of the best days of your life. There is nothing to fear, I promise.

i have a very positive experience! no nausea, barely any pain (didn’t end up needing morphine or paracetamol), they give anti emetics for anxiety (i feel sick when anxious). What helped me: i walked the minute i could and went for a wee the minute they took the catheter out, i had a general rather than a spinal so was asleep for the whole thing and didn’t feel anything until i woke up, in between walking i did a LOT of sleeping, formula feeding in hospital made the whole thing a lot easier. The experience is also super quick too! any advice just msg me x

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For the nausea you just let them know once you start feeling it and they add drugs to your iv line to counteract it. For the pain... for me it wasn't as bad as a previous abdominal surgery I had.

I ended up having a cat 1 emergency section which was not what I'd hoped for! The actual operation itself was fine and surprisingly relaxed once we were going considering the circumstances! The recovery is hard, and it is painful. I think since you know it's coming try and do bits round the house now to make life as easy as possible after baby is born! Accept all and any help and keep on top of pain meds! It's hard at first but it does get better, it's amazing what our bodies can do!

I had a great experience with my planned c-section. My baby girl was breech, so I had to have one, but I had decided I would have one, even if she turned. I loved the fact that I could plan and pack my bag and walk in the hospital without pain or urgency. The pre-op stuff was super smooth and calm and pain-free. The surgery was fairly quick, baby was out in a few minutes, we got some cuddles before they took her to be warmed up and get tests done. They stitched me up, and in less than an hour, we were done, and I was on my way to my room. I was walking within a few hours, after they took the catheter I was using the bathroom on my own. I had very little pain, only on the incision site, the only meds I took was motrin and Tylenol, which I stopped 5 days postpartum. I was walking around and going up and down stairs immediately and going on short walks outside starting on day 5. I know that everyone's experience is different, mine was great and I highly recommend it.

My boy is 17 weeks today & honestly the c section was amazing. I never had any nausea with it & barely any pain! I managed a food shop 3 days PP.. obviously everyone recovers differently but don’t listen to the horror stories because I did and it wasn’t even half the pain I was expecting! My recovery from my c section was faster and more straight forward than my sisters natural, she tore and had infections after etc. I’d have a c section again in a heartbeat. Only advice would be peppermint tea, I drank probably one an hour for the 24 hours I was in the hospital as I was so scared of getting the trapped gas & it worked! Good luck & I’m soooo jealous you get the meeting your baby for the first time part soon, it’s the most amazing feeling in the world wish I could have bottled that feeling up. Xx

@Ellie that first cry! 🥹🥹

I had a planned C-Section. I felt nauseous during it just because of the pressure. They will give you a vomit bag if that happens but it only lasted about 5 min. My nurse held my hand until my husband came in. Also, the anesthesiologist will be sitting right next to your head the whole time and to answer questions and talk to you. I cried when I heard my babies cry the first time and she dried my tears for me. The pain I felt for the initial cut was equivalent to dragging your finger hard across your stomach. No pain, just pressure. The worst pain I had even with healing over the next few days was them removing the bandage from my thigh that held my catheter in place. Bring your phone in with you so they can take pictures. I have about a hundred pictures of her being measured and such. They will also do skin to skin as soon as you're put back together. They know it's an emotional surgery and handle it as such. Everyone was calm and gentle with me. If you want to talk at all just message me 🙂

I had a planned c-section in January 2022 and am due to have my second one in December. Mine personally was great. I was admitted a couple hours before my surgery time to be given my IV and at the time I had to do a Covid swab. When I was wheeled down I had to go in the OR alone to get my epidural. I’ve had a previous spinal surgery which is why I need a c-section and they also had higher chances of the epidural not working but they found the perfect spot right away. Honestly the worst part was the catheter because I wasn’t totally numb when they put that in. I did start getting light headed during the surgery. Just tell the anesthesiologist if you start to feel like crap and they’ll give you extra meds. It took about 18 hours for the feeling in my legs to come back entirely. It’s different for everyone, I think my spinal issues probably had to do with the longer time of immobility. After it wore off I was fine. Just took my time with walking. Recovery was a piece of cake. Goodluck!

I've had an emergent and a planned C-section and both are really good experiences. I would ask for a spinal over an epidural because it was a lot more effective at least for me and they were able to give me versed for my anxiety with it. You aren't going to feel pain during it just pressure but I'm not going to sugarcoat it you're going to be in pain afterwards, with my second I realize a lot of the pain I felt was from gas so have a lot of gas pills available because gas pains can feel like a heart attack. And the more I walked the less the pain was for both sections. I also recommend researching the procedure of how everything is done so nothing comes unexpected to you. I didn't do that with my first cuz it was emergent but with my second I did and it also helped with the anxiety

I just had my first c section and I am so pleased. I has serious anxiety about it. I let them know I was anxious and they really looked after me. I was shaking with nerves the second I went in. I felt the anesthetic but not the blocker. She cried as soon as she came out and I got to have skin on skin, feed her and we got to do delayed cord clamping. I didn’t feel nausea during. However I did throw up three times afterwards. I was given anti nausea medication. I had a shocking labour with my first. The c section was such a positive experience. Good luck. You will be well looked after.

I had a planned c-section with my second child and I cannot say enough good things about it. I had to have one also because of medical reasons and it’s honestly a lot better than having an unplanned C-section because you can be a lot more prepared. I had my doctor go through every single part of what was going to happen. I did get nauseous during my spinal, but I told them I was getting nauseous and they gave me medicine through my IV and my nausea was gone and less than 20 seconds. I felt no pain throughout the entire thing, my doctor, nurses, and anesthesiologist were all amazing, calm and talked to me through everything. I had skin on skin with my son for as long as I wanted while they were sewing me up. Afterwards was also not too bad if you have a belly band to go over your incision it really helps with the pain. The worst part about recovery for me the constipation so make sure that you’re taking a stool softener as soon as you’re able to after your surgery and keep up with

Them and it’ll make it a lot easier! I am pregnant now with my third and I’m doing another planned C-section and I’m not very nervous at all because of the experience I had with my last one!

I had an elective C/S and I absolutely LOVED it 🥰 I got to curl my hair, put on makeup, my husband laid right next to me during surgery and prayed for our baby, and best of all… my husband never saw me poop! 😂😂 I also never experienced contractions. I heard I’m not missing out on much 😉 My recovery was a breeze. They sent me home with 10 oxycodone pills and I never had to take any. Getting my wisdom teeth removed hurt a billion times worse 😂

I didn’t get nauseated at all with either of mine—one was emergency and the scone was scheduled. I also found the pain to be minimal as long as I stayed on top of my pain medication and took it slow at first. The worst part for me was b ed ing freezing cold and shaking uncontrollably while on the operating table. They did bring me heated blankets and assured me that the shaking was normal. Some people shake due to the medication they use, but as soon as they handed me my baby/babies it magically stopped. It was the strangest thing. You can ask for skin to skin and they will usually let you so you’re able to hold the baby while they stitch you up. I also asked for a clear drape the second time and it was amazing seeing her pull my twins out. Do you have specific questions? The planned one was so much smoother than the emergency one and I almost felt like they over explained things for it. Ask questions if you are unsure of things.

Oh! Most importantly get a stool softener and take it. The post surgery poops were worse than the surgery.

So mine started badly because it was an emergency. But once I was was taken into the OR everything went great. It was quick, everyone was attentive and caring, I felt nothing and they had me in a room with my family immediately after. It made me feel a bit better about future planned csections for sure. And the recovery has been very smooth, no complications.

I was nauseous pre-, during, and post-surgery. I threw up a few times but the anesthesiologist was there with a bag and to make sure I was ok. I had the shakes pretty bad. They offered to give me meds to relax my muscles but said that it might affect my memory of the birth and first moments with my son. I also could not unclench my jaws and shoulder muscles which caused me to exhaust my upper body to where I couldn’t hold my son immediately. For me, the pain of clenching my jaw and shoulders was the most unbearable part, but that’s partially because I went through a few hours of labor before we realized I needed the csection

I had hoped and planned for a drug free vaginal birth but my girl flipped breach last minute, found out she had some growth restrictions and we had to schedule a c section asap. I was so nervous and mostly terrified of being nauseous and throwing up because I’d heard people experiencing that and I had been throwing up my entire pregnancy. I told them that was my biggest fear and I don’t know what they gave me but I didn’t have an ounce of nausea 🙏🏻 We played music of our choice, everyone was friendly and shared with me what they were doing. Baby was healthy and I got some skin to skin while they stitched me up. From entering to exiting OR it was exactly one hour. They monitor you very closely for 2 hours in recovery before moving you to your pp room. I was walking once they took catheter out (later that night). While I was slow and felt some pain after, I just trusted my instinct to move and walk as I was able. I never even filled my pain med prescription, I just took Tylenol.

I’m actually debating a second c section vs vbac because I hear nausea is common in Labor anyway and I’m once again horribly sick in my second pregnancy. Best of luck on your c section!

I had a planned c section for medical reasons and it was so good! We went in there and it was really chilled out, nothing hurt at all, it night the cannula the spinal block and the catheter would hurt so bad but didn’t feel any of it. When they started we were allowed to connect to the speakers in the room and play our own music and he was out within 2 mins before the first song even finished!! It was so good would definitely do it again. The doctors were all lovely and sang along to the songs with me while doing the c section and were cracking jokes and making conversation, they were all so lovely xx

I didn’t get nausea and the pain after can be managed with paracetamol. You will need a supportive partner and I would highly recommend walking little and often as soon as possible xx

So my C-section was only traumatic for me because it was an emergency and wasn’t what I wanted, but the actual process of getting it done wasn’t bad at all! It felt weird but it went very very well and super smooth. I was in a lot of pain but not as bad as I thought I’d be. Kinda like I did a super intense ab workout. The nurses should teach you how to get in and out of bed without using your core too!

Omg no pain at all. The best experience ever. You will not regret 😍🥰. I loved every second!!