Gentle Cesarean
A gentle cesarean exists to invoke a peaceful and gentle atmosphere that ultimately offers a less-intimidating environment and promotes mama/baby bonding. See below for a list of options that you can incorporate to help make your C-Section more gentle…
You can ask for a clear drape to watch your baby be lifted from your belly. The drape can always be lowered, and the baby may be lifted over it.
You can play music in the operating room to help put you at ease.
You can request for the cord to be clamped after it stops pulsing, generally 1-3 minutes after delivery.
You can request for an epidural or spinal block instead of general anesthesia, barring any complications.
You or your partner should be permitted to hold your baby skin-to-skin after delivery, barring any complications. If you wish to hold your baby after delivery, your gown can be unfastened to hold your baby while you’re getting stitches.
You can ask for your placenta to be saved or frozen until you’re discharged.
You can hold your baby while being taken back to the recovery room, barring any complications.
You can request to postpone post-birth procedures like cleaning, vaccinating, and weighing your baby until you and your partner are ready.
