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A Guide to C-section Births
What Dads Need to Know about Cesareans
By Angela Harris
"Take time out; cut back on extracurricular activities in the first few weeks, avoid business trips, skip an evening meeting, cut back on overtime or take a week's vacation if available to focus on Mom and Baby," says McNitt.
Your help will be needed from everything to household chores to baby care. Planning ahead can help ease the stress. "Prepare the nest: Take care of housekeeping, organize the environment, tidy things up daily," says McNitt. "In the morning set up Mom in one level of the house so she does not need to climb stairs – have all baby supplies and Mom's supplies set up in the vicinity. Make sure the area is comfortable so Mom can take naps when needed."
Cassy Stone, a mom from Wonder Lake, Ill., recalls the help she received from her significant other after her surgery. "After our daughter, Tia, was born via C-section, my boyfriend cooked and served every one of our meals to me for three months after the surgery," she says. "He built a staircase leading up to our very high waterbed because it hurt my stomach to get into it otherwise."
If there are older children in the household, McNitt recommends taking some one-on-one time with them to prevent sibling jealousy. "Spend as much time playing with younger children so they do not feel threatened by the new baby," she says. "Encourage older kids to help 'caretake' and clean up after themselves."
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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.