C-section: The First Years
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Just Had a C-section
Asked by A.D. from Pittsburgh
on March 13, 2007
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I had a c-section on the 28th of Feb. I am still in a lot of pain especially in the middle part of the incision. I am even tender up to my belly button. Is this norm...
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- I had a Csection done with my son (18month ago). I remember that I was actually really surprised how quickly I recovered...basically in 2 weeks time I was able to driv...
- hi, i had a c-section on feb 22nd. However, they stitched me on the inside and glued the outside, do you have staples? mine is still numb and depending on the way i mo...
- I had two c-section. one eight years ago and one 4months ago. Each one was different. In the beginining a had soreness in the incision area but what help is walking ar...
C-section
Asked by R.D. from New York
on November 21, 2010
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Hi,
I have a c-section planned for tomorrow at 38 and a half weeks. I am all of a sudden freaking that this is just too early. Has anyone had experience with this. Al...
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- my son was born via c section at 31 weeks and after a bit in the nicu for other issues he is now a healthy 4 year old! 38 weeks is considered full term
- My twins were born at 37 weeks. Each weighed exactly 5 lbs and were perfectly healthy, beautiful babies. I only gained 16 lbs throughout the whole pregnancy. Which...
- My son came at 35 weeks, thought I was planned for a c-section at 39. I was nervous, but relieved that he was absolutely fine. He was 5lbs11oz. I gained about 25 po...
How Soon After C-section
Asked by C.M. from Kansas City
on April 7, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone has been told how long after a c-section they should wait before trying to have another baby. My hubby is not ready yet for another one and I...
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- I know you are satisfied with the answers you got, but wanted to add that if you are interested in VBAC, there is a wonder birth center in Topeka that does vbacx, and ...
- I was told to wait at least a year, which I did. I will say it is harder at the beginning to take care of your todler and a newborn but after awhile it gets easier. Co...
- One doctor told me it is best to wait 9 months after having a baby (with a vaginal birth), another told me it is best to wait 18 months after having a c-section.
Problems After C-section?
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on April 17, 2007
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I was 2 weeks over due with my daughter, after being induced and going through an over 50 hour labor, the doctor and I finally agreed that it was best to do a c-sectio...
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- WOW...I personally have never heard of that happening at all! I have had 2 c-sections (most recent one just 4 months ago) an I have had other issues with them but neve...
- Oh hunny let me tell you. My first daughter i had an emergency c-section.and three,yes three weeks later i had my gallblader removed.it was awful because i was still r...
- Hi J. - So sorry you have had so many difficulties. I had a very traumatic birth experience and a hard time recovering too (won't get into details). I finally came ac...
Post C-section Questions
Asked by S.B. from Philadelphia
on February 5, 2008
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Hi, I had my c-section about 6 months ago. I have now lost almost all of my pregnancy weight, I exercise regularly & generally feel like my old self. Recently my son h...
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- Hi S.. I had a c-section with my daughter who is now 7 years old. I too experienced tenderness at the incision sight for about a year. I wouldn't worry about it unl...
- I was amazed at how long I felt tender or even a weird sensation along that scar after my C-section. I was the same way...my first major surgery and returned to my pr...
- Hi S. ! My two children did the same thing !! What I did is changing my kids with their legs facing the other side. Instead of being in front of the changing table, I ...
C-section Versus VBAC
Asked by B.G. from Lima
on June 5, 2008
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Hello all! I was wondering about your experiences with VBAC. I had a c-section with my first in May of 2007 due to complications after labor for 10 hours and pushing f...
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- Hi B.. I know you have gotten a lot of responses, but I wanted to tell you my experience. Deciding on a VBAC or repeat C-Section will depend on a lot of factors. ...
- I had a VBAC after my first c-section. I first decided to have one because I hated the section, my oldest was going to be 15 months at the time of the birth so I wante...
- Hi B.! The C-section and vaginal birth experiences are so different for everyone. I had c-sections (three) and was given the option of VBAC when I was in labor wi...
Does Anyone Else Live with Nerve Damage After a C-section??
Asked by A.L. from Terre Haute
on February 4, 2011
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I have had 2 C-sections - one in August 2008 and one in September 2010. My first was an emergency C-section (second was scheduled). The first was much worse than the s...
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- I have nerve damage from an accident. No one understands the amount of pain involved. I am going through that right now. I am waiting my turn for the surgeon and ca...
- I had a problem after having my baby vaginally where it hurt so bad, especially during sex, and my mom kept telling me I was just being a baby and she had 5 with no pr...
- Depends on HOW the Dr did each one. I know of one Dr that separates the muscle, but another (during an emergency) that had to cut through the muscle rather than just s...
Tubal Ligation During C-section. Side Effects???? Complications with PCOS?
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on February 12, 2010
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Hi Mamas!
I did a little research on this site already, but wanted to ask it anyway since Mamapedia reaches more moms.
What have your side effects been after you...
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- Hi, J. I can not tell you to do it or not too. BUT.. i will say from my own experience NO DONT DO IT! I have had so many ,many changes and all are not good ones that ...
- Have you asked your doctor about Essure? Are you a candidate for that? It's a new method of permanent birth control in which your tubes are blocked. It's less invas...
- I would investigate more closely the possibility of your husband getting a vasectomy. That procedure is easier, faster recovery, cheaper, and (I believe) has fewer pos...
Child Spacing....
Asked by E.P. from Albany
on January 22, 2007
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How far apart did all you moms space your children? My kids are ages 8, 6, 2 and 1. The last two are 11 months apart and I had all four kids by c-section.
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- How's 22 years sound? I had my first daughter when I was 22, had the 2nd at 44. And to really make the number game funny the first was born on 12-11 and the second...
- I have a daughter born 2-18-03 a son born 7-12-05 and another daughter due 05-01-07.
- Hey E., i have soon to be 3 year old(girl), a soon to be 2 year old(boy) and a 3 day old(girl). talk about stair steps
How Many Weeks Were You Pregnant When Your Doctor Talked to You About La Maz...
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on July 6, 2009
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sorry, I don't know the correct spelling of La Maz....And talk to you about what to look for in Contractions/Braxton Hicks contractions, and if you're getting a C-Sect...
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- With my first they talked to me about all of that during my second trimester, but really only because I asked. With my second, who was a scheduled c-section, we tal...
- You need to prompt your doctor. Write a list of questions and go have a visit. My doctor wasnt telling me anything. I knew most of what I knew from my sisters child...
- I'm 33 weeks now, and in this pregnancy my doctor probably started talking about Lamaze and labor and preparation last month. I don't like to count on doctors to bring...
