Having your baby by planned Cesarean delivery is an exciting time. This video will show what will happen to you during your hospital journey so that you and your family will be better prepared about what to expect. This will help your recovery. We will invite you to attend a class to prepare for your Cesarean delivery. This is where you will meet the staff who will explain what to expect and how best to prepare. The night before your Cesarean delivery you can eat a snack before going to bed. You will not be able to eat any foods after midnight. Also remember to take your antacids. On the morning of your Cesarean delivery you can drink clear fluids but only until 7am. When you get to hospital you will be welcomed to the ward and prepared for theatre. When arrival at theatre you will meet the theatre team who will prepare you for your Cesarean delivery. The most common anesthetic for Cesarean delivery is a spinal. This is an injection in your lower back which makes you numb from the chest out, removing the feeling of pain during the Cesarean delivery. Usually it takes 5 minutes for your baby to be delivered. However, after your baby is born it takes around 30 minutes to close and stitch the wound. If your baby is well you or your birthing partner can hold the baby immediately. After your Cesarean delivery we will take you to the recovery room. We will offer you something to eat and drink and keep you comfortable. Around 6 hours after your delivery the numbness from the anesthetic will wear off. At this time you should try to get up and walk about. This will help you to cure better for your baby and also reduce the risk of developing blood clots in your legs. It is important that you should be comfortable enough to care for your baby and be up and walking around. If your pain is preventing you walking and moving around or looking after your baby please ask your midwife for some pain relief. We will usually remove your urinary catheter by 7am the morning after your Cesarean delivery. Every woman's recovery will vary. If you and your baby are recovering well you may wish to go home the day after the birth of your baby. You can speak to your midwife about going home. Once you go home your community midwife will come and visit you to see how you are doing. If you have any questions please speak to your midwife or visit these websites for more information.