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A Guide to C-section Births
What Dads Need to Know
By Angela Harris
There is lots of information available to teach new fathers everything they need to know about labor and delivery, as well as classes and books dedicated to teaching fathers how to be effective birth "coaches," but there is very little for a new dad dealing with the stress of a Cesarean section birth.
New dads are often frightened and unsure when their baby is born via C-section instead of vaginally. But by educating themselves about C-sections, they can better prepare for the procedure and the help and care that a new mom will need afterward.
During an emergency C-section, time is of the essence, says Bridget McNitt, a registered nurse and director of maternal/childcare at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, Ill. "The staff will work quickly getting Mom ready for surgery: drawing blood, signing consents, placing a catheter, shaving the abdomen and finally, moving to the operating room," she says. "Dad will not be allowed into the operating room until anesthesia is given and the patient is draped for surgery, approximately 20 minutes. In some instances, Dad will not be allowed in the operating room if Mom is given general anesthesia. Dad will be shown the baby as soon as possible in this situation."
The full procedure usually takes no longer than 30 minutes to an hour.
A planned C-section is much easier on everyone involved. You and the mother-to-be will receive information and education on the procedure from the doctor, and there will be plenty of time to prepare.
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A Guide to C-section Births by sixt9boss429princess2@gmail.com on 05/25/2009 03:57PM
I had an emergency c-section with my son 3 yrs ago. It was scary at first, while the drs were going through their process, but you just have to remember that they are doing everything they can and the more stress you feel, the less help you will be. I am now pregnant with my second child and must have a planned c-section. The first time around I was given 2 epiderals, which were useless, and then for the surgery a spinal tap, which completley numbs you from the bra strap down, I was conscious and fullt aware of my surroundings and am opting for the same this time around. Even though my body won't allow general labor, I still want to be as aware as i can be of whats going on, so that I feel like I'm still part of my baby's birth.