Babies born by cesarean are usually checked by a nursery nurse or pediatrician right after delivery. This is often done right near you in the operating room. Because babies born by cesarean may have difficulty clearing some of the lung fluid and mucus, extra suctioning of the nose, mouth, and throat are often needed. Occasionally, deeper suctioning in the windpipe is required. Once a baby is checked over, a nurse will wrap the baby warmly and bring the baby to you to see and touch.
Many hospitals require babies born by cesarean to be watched in the nursery for a short time.
All the usual procedures such as weighing and medications are performed there. Usually, your baby can be brought to you while you are in the recovery area after surgery. Many mothers think that they will not be able to breastfeed after a cesarean. This is not true. Breastfeeding can begin in the first hours right in the recovery room, just as with a vaginal delivery.