Stepping Hill - elective c section

It was 5 years ago now, but after an emergency c section at stepping hill, my sister was on a ward, and partners have to go home at night but allowes in during the day time :). She did say she got very little sleep being on a ward with other mothers and babies. I'm also having a c section and expecting this.

I had an emergency c section at stepping hill and my bf was allowed in but I had to be put to sleep so he was told to wait outside. You get put on recovery afterwards to keep an eye on you and do checks then get moved to m2 which is a fantastic ward I even volunteered on there after I had my daughter. You either get your own room or a section ward room with 6 beds in and it's right next to the treatment room so midwives and HCA are right next to you if you need anything x

I didn’t have a section but wanted to say you’re more than welcome to ask as much as possible during your appointments. When I was recommended for an induction, I asked if it was possible to look round the delivery suite rooms, the private room I’d be staying in overnight beforehand, the postnatal ward, etc and seeing it all ahead of time and asking loads of q’s really put me at ease! I’ve quite a few mum friends that recently had sections at SHH though and they all couldn’t speak more highly of the staff and treatment 🥰

PS we were told partners could stay 24/7 but extra guests had to be within visiting hours. But they do recommend partners go home for rest as all they have is a stiff armchair to rest on 🫣

I had an elective c section at stepping hill in august! Yes, my partner was with me through the surgery and he was just taken with baby to recovery once he was born, whilst they stitched me back up. He then stayed with me in recovery and over night! You don’t get your own room unless you’re in multiple nights (when you can request it) but we were out the following day. They only get to stay on an armchair but it was an huge help him being there as I couldn’t really move! I’d recommend getting your partner to stay but also take them some bits to try and make it comfy (we took a pillow and a blanket etc!). They complained a bit with him having his feet on my bed but I just kept telling him to do it anyway as he needed rest!! The nurses are there to help but to be honest they have a lot of patients so I’d recommend having your partner, as they’ll be on hand more!

I had a planned section in May. We have other children at home so my partner had to go home but others did have partners there all night bit as said already its a hard armchair. Usually the private rooms are for poorly babies that maybe need a drip. I was put in 1 after my 1st night as I was on strong painkillers during pregnancy so my baby had to be monitored for a few days. The staff on M2 are fantastic and will always help you if your partner needs to go home

Thanks so much everyone. I’m definitely going to ask more questions at my next consultation xxxxx

I felt a bit sad about the c section but every day trying to get it into my head aslong as we are both safe that’s all that matters! Calm vibes over here 😂😂

@Aimée you’re totally entitled to grieve the birth experience you were hoping for! Yes, mum and baby being safe is paramount but you feelings are still valid girl 💓 but remember there’s lots you can still do to make a section special! Your own music, nice new pj’s for it, etc. you got this ✨✨