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I had a spinal block which meant I was numb but awake and my partner could be with me so we could see our baby be born and hear her cry and hold her etc. General you're own your own and your partner cant be in the room. General can also make baby a bit sleepy and lethargic as well which means they don't always feed well etc.
I’m not sure you can even ask for a GA, it’s really only used in an absolute emergency or if they can’t place the spinal
Spinal block was fine. Deep breathes to zone in and keep calm. I wouldn’t want to be asleep during my c section. Obviously unless it was an emergency
Honestly, if you can, go spinal. I cannot explain to you the feeling of hearing your babies first cry and holding them when you’ve just delivered them, nothing compares. It’s really fucking scary! (Beforehand) but as soon as I was laid down it goes so quick you forget you’re even on a surgery table! I was in and out of surgery in less than an hour , including getting prepped etc. do what you feel comfortable with, but it really is magical, and anaesthetists I’ve found are always so so lovely. I’ve had lots of surgery unfortunately lol, their job is to look after you and make sure you’re okay 🫶🏻
The spinal doesn’t hurt at all. The cannula in my hand stung more. GA has lots of risks to you and baby and you will sadly be alone. The spinal acts so fast and you can have company the whole time, have skin to skin, take photos and have music playing. Much calmer and happier for everyone and you’ll be up and walking before you know it xx
Having had my baby under general anaesthetic, I really wouldn't recommend it. I struggled to bond with him as the anaesthetic makes me quite poorly. It also meant that my husband couldn't be in the room so he missed out on seeing his child born.
I was scared for the spinal block but they explained everything so amazingly and honestly it was more uncomfortable then painful
Thank you all for sharing your experiences 🙌 much appreciated x
I had spinal block (emergency c section) I thought it was great
The worst part of a spinal block for me was the ice cold spray just before and even that wasn't so bad really. With a GA, if you have a partner then they likely won't be able to be in the room so neither of you will get to see your babys first moments or hear their first cry. The spinal block is an odd feeling but it all happens so fast and it's done before you know it. I struggled with feeling connected to my baby once they were born and I think with a GA then those feelings would have been worsened. Whatever decision you make though is valid ❤️