with my first one I had an emergency cs and didnt get to hold my daughter for about 5 hours
I went into natural labor around 9pm but by the time I got to the hospital, and the doctors and anesthesiologist, and crew got there it was 12:00 am I had her at 12:37 am.
Then a "real" emergency situation broke out and they needed EVERY nurse and doctor from the maternity ward, the mother was dying and they wanted to save the baby at least. I believe the baby made it, but the mother didn't. I didn't mind because I was so messed up on drugs and puking that I couldn't even see at the time
With my second however, I got him back as soon as I was in a room, and he was all cleaned up and vitals were checked. so probably no longer then 2 hours