hi angela
i had c-sect done for both my bois. =)
Has anyone got epi for c-sec and not have the side effects? Are the side-effects like shaking and vomiting a definite?
i din suffer any side effects from epidural besides itching as morphine n fentanyl cause itching but will wear off afta 24hrs so not to wori.
as for vomiting, i did vomit when i had my 1st child. drank abit of water n all came out. usually its due to all d wind in our stomach. so juz take fluids slowly at ur own pace. sips at a time.
We have to pack our own pjs to the hospital right? Can we wear t-shirt and pj pants? Must it be the dress kind? If wear the pj pants, will it be difficult to change pads or go toilet because of the wound from the c-sec?
bring ur own pjs depends on individual. which hosp u delivering at? at kkh, pjs are provided. if gg for c-sect, dress will be beta as its easier to change ur pads n lochia will be quite alot so frequent changing needs to be done.
best is to get a binder to wear post-op to help in supporting wound.
How is breastfeeding affected by the c-sec? WIll it be too painful? How long after the op do you start to bf?
bf wun be affected so not to wori. i manage to bf immediately afta i reach ward.
u may consider getting a breast feeding pillow to help u. i find it easier to feed baby. more comfortable position for us too.
How long after you return to the ward will the nurse bring the baby to you?
if bb is well, they will bring bb to u immediately afta u hav settled down in d ward.
How's the pain after the op? Is it manageable? I won't be having a confinement lady and my mom-in-law will pop by everyday to check on me, but not really take care of me. Will I be abe to cope with the care of the baby?
pain immediately post-op is low as effect of epi is still effective. can ask for stronger pain-killers if pain is unbearable.
for mi, i manage to walk 12hrs post-op. all depends on individual.
i don confinement lady as well. juz my sis pop by to check on mi on her off daes. so far im managing pretty ok as im workin as a nurse n taking care of bb is pretty easy to mi. hehe.
did u attend antenatal classes? gotta know to take care of umbilical area, feeding bb, changing of diapers.
hope everyting goes smoothly for u. =)