Elective Cesarean

I had 3 elective c-sections. Insurance paid well, I had Blue Cross. I went to a group in Peoria on Sheridan that at that time included Dr. Saad, Mueller and Murphy. It's been quite a few years ago. Best of luck!

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As an RN that works in PostPartum and the Special Care Nursery - I would highly advice against a c-section. Gosh - major surgery and the complications afterwards! I can't even begin to tell you the stories of the many patients that I have taken care of that wish they could take it all back! You have to stay in the hospital at least 3-4 days - longer if there's complications - in a place where most hospitals are sharing rooms now b/c they are so busy. . .IV's, extra medications, no driving for 2 weeks, no lifting for 6 weeks. . .yes, there are some people that "bounce back" after c-sections, but what they don't know is that they are putting themselves at risk during that "recoop" time. Your body is more prone to injury due to the major surgery and the lack of time spent allowing your body to heal. . .and it creates more scar tissue when you don't allow your body the time it needs to heal. Did you know that having more than 3 c-sections is highly discouraged? Because of the scar tissues and complications? So if you want more kids this may be something to consider too. Not only that, but honestly, most doctors don't really do VBAC's anymore b/c of the high risk that it causes to both the patient and the baby. Think about it, weigh your options and discuss with your spouse and doctor. Pray on it and be at peace with your decision. Ultimately, that's all that matters. Hope you have a great delivery!

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With our first we ended up having to have an emergency C-section. When we found ourselves expecting again (our kids are 15 months apart) my doctor gave me the choice of having a VBAC or another C-section. I chose to have a C-section. I know that a C-section is major surgery and that there can be serious complications, but I had a good experience. My doctor is Dr. Kett of Women's Healthcare of Hinsdale (630) 920-BABY.

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Wow - you sure did get interesting responses to this question! Boy are we passionate moms :)

I delivered by c-section. They found that my baby was probably over 9 lbs (ended up 10.2) and that she was breech. They said that they would have suggested turning her had she not been so large. Problem with "turning", I have heard that there is HORRIBLE pain associated with it (ha...like labor isn't painful) and that it can send you into an emergency c-section anyway.

My husband was at work for that appointment and I wasn't going to have him miss the birth, so we elected to do the c-section 3 days later on a Monday.

I am an overweight woman and my recovery was SMOOTH! I was actually walking around Target for an hour by Friday evening and I had her on Monday.

Now...something that I didn't hear in previous responses. There are a lot of things that a vaginal delivery DO for your infant, that I didn't know until after the fact. I am not going to say this right; however when the infant is pushed through the birth canal, there are some things that "close up" in the child's body...like heart chambers. There is a higher percent of c-section babies that are born with heart murmurs (sp?) because the heart chambers didn't have that SQUEEEEEEZE like they would have being delivered naturally. My Maggie had 3 "holes" in her heart and they are closing up really well (thankfully); however these are some additional questions to ask your OB when discussing.

Personally, I would do the c-section again (now that I had the first one), just because, but ask questions, ask questions, ask questions.

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My first child I had planned to have a natural birth and it didn't work out. I was overdue, induced for 36 hours when he no longer tolerated it and then had to have a c-section. I just had my second child in Feb and elected to have a c-section. For some reason my body has no trouble making a baby, but doesn't want to give up the baby. I thought about a vbac with the second, but at 39 and a half weeks with no changes in my cervix and horrible back pain I threw out that idea. Having the second c-section was easier than the first. I think the stress and work my body went through trying to deliver before having the c-section made recovery more difficult. I have also been lucky to have very quick, minimally painful recoveries. I know a lot of people have different opinions, but when it comes down to it you'll do whatever it takes at that moment to deliver a healthy baby by whatever means neccessary. The only real downside I see to now having 2 c-sections it that if we have more children the delivery will definately be a c-section and it is major abdominal surgery. Good luck with your decision and pregnancy.

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Hi, I had an "elective" c-section. I had previous had a c-section with my twins and I had no desire to have my last baby by VBAC. My doctor was fine with my decision and my insurance company had no problem with the decision. I delivered at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. My doctors told me that they would do the c-section the week before my due date. I had no problems and do not regret my decision at all. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I would be glad to help you with anything. Do what is best for you and your baby ;)

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