I had c-sections and back in '73 they kept me for 7 days. Craig was brought to me every 4 hours for feeding (more often if I asked), and was on a very good schedule when we got home!
My last c-section was in '81 and what a change! They expected me to take care of David and I mean total care, while taking pain medication the same day he was born. They made me feel like the worst mother in the world when I asked for some help because I was quite groggy. I had all three with an epidural, but was "put under" after the birth. I was home in 4 days and glad to be out of there!
The best experience was in '75. Matt was born in Lafayette, Lousiana and those people are the best! We both recieved wonderful care. We were supposed to stay 5 days, but Matt became jaundiced and had to stay a little longer. In those days, Mom got to stay too!
We are now anxiously awaiting the birth of our 2nd grandchild, a boy, due in about 3 weeks. I hope she gets to at least stay overnight!
Wow GG, watch out when you get women talking about childbirth experiences...this could be a very long thread!!
Karen
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