C-section
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C-section This Time....
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on February 2, 2011
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My 3 year old was V-birth. 24 hour labor, NEVER got regular contractions, not even when pushing, I had a 7 min. 'break'. All of that I can live with again, but the rec...
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- I'm suprised that so many found c-sections a breeze to recover from. Mine were both difficult, even terrible. The first was an emergency. They insisted on inducing me ...
- My first c/s recovery was horrible< but I think that's because it was an emergency c/s after 2 hours of pushing and no progress. my second c/s was scheduled and the r...
- I had a cesarean with my first. My symptoms are - even after 5 years: 1) Migraines from needing an epidural and spinal block 2) Numbeness from belly button all th...
Vbac or C-section
Asked by P.B. from Boston
on July 20, 2011
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I know this is kind of late but I am 35 weeks pregnant and currently scheduled to have a c section august 16th. I have been been reading a bit more about vbacs and it...
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- I'm assuming you are a good candidate for a v-bac? My understanding of it is, that if you had a horizontal (ie, "bikini-cut") incision, that is your best bet for a su...
- Not sure exactly where Gardner is, but just want to mention that I went to Newton-Wellesley OBGYN and NW hospital to have my first and only baby. Had a c-section due ...
- I would look for a midwife that might take you. call around to local doula's, they usually have a list of providers that will take a client at 35+ weeks. email me...
C-section Recovery
Asked by N.O. from Dallas
on February 28, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Is it really easier the second time around having a c-section? I had my first c-section in 2005 and will be having another this April. I'm terrified becaus...
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- Hey, I have had 3 c-sections, my first horrible as well (10 yrs before my 2nd). The second, I think it did take me about 2-4 days to finally get up and start moving....
- I had three C-sections and I think you learn from each one and that is what makes it easier for you know what to do with gas pain, etc. Also, depends on the surgeons ...
- I think it is easier I had my son C-section and he is now 14 then my daughter and she is 8 and just had my 3rd one in Nov and had another little girl I feel it was eas...
2Nd C Section Preparation
Asked by D.T. from Los Angeles
on June 17, 2011
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This question is for moms that have had repeat c sections.
My first c section was not planned. I had a slow leak at week 37, I went into the hospital at this time...
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- They won't make you wait until week 39 to deliver if you go into labor! If you start having contractions, they will take you in and give you a c-section. If not, you...
- they will always have time slots for ememercy c-section. so, don't worry, if you go labor, just go to the hostipal and call your doctor. Congratulations!! Good luck!
- My water broke 3 days before my planned c section the second time. Wishing you luck and a speedy recovery.. And like the other mom said the recovery was way better th...
Pregnancy After C-section.
Asked by S.W. from Washington DC
on November 16, 2009
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Hi! I have had two previous c-sections. The first one was in September 2004. The second one was about six months ago in May of 2009. My husband and I are planning on t...
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- Go for it! There are many voices here but listen to your own... your doctor didn't say NO to any future pregnancies. I had my 2nd c-section 16 months after my first ...
- I just delivered our second child via a repeat c-section. Our first child is 17 months, so we got pregnant 8 months after our first c-section. My doctor said she wou...
- I got pregnant 6 months after my c-section twice. (That's three pregnancies, all c-sections.) There were no complications whatsoever as I had healed very well. Your do...
C-section
Asked by L.H. from Fayetteville
on March 18, 2007
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I am currently pregnant and am having a c-section March 22nd due to my ultrasound showing that my baby was big and the doctor did not want to wait until I went into la...
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- first of all how big is ur baby.. im 4foot 10inches and i had a normal healthy 9lb 5oz baby .. and i had him normal and no drugs
- I had my daughter (16 months old) by C-section. It was an emergency C-section which made it rough b/c I was under general anesthesia. If you have the option of sched...
- L., Both of my 2 children were born by c-section. the first one was not planned but the 2nd one was...The quicker you get up and moving around the better. Also don'...
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.
C Section Recovery
Asked by T.G. from Dallas
on October 10, 2010
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Hi this is my 4th c section and it has been 2 almost 3 weeks and I am still in alot of pain that it throbs on my left side of the incision. There is no puss or anythin...
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- Insist on seeing your OB/Gyn. You are probably fine but best to get it checked. I had what I have come to believe were ridiculously easy and pain free c-births so I th...
- You need to call your OBGYN immiately, and make sure there is no infection. He/she can check your labwork and make sure that your white blood count and such is okay. ...
- I would call my doctor, and in the mean time stop taking Tylenol and start taking Advil or Aleve. They are different types of drugs and it is not surprising that the ...
Swelling After C-section
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on June 8, 2009
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Hi Moms, I just had a healthy baby girl by C-section. She came on June 1st late in the night and the last two days my feet have swollen to epic portions. They are w...
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- I had a c-section and my legs and feet blew up like balloons (or so I thought at the time)! I didn't think they could get worse than they were when I was pregnant (cou...
- I had this happen after my first C-section. My feet and legs were so swollen that I couldn't put my shoes on to leave the hospital (the same ones I wore to come in). ...
- A., Don't worry, it is normal. I had the same thing happen with my 1st c-section. My feet were so swollen that I felt like I could feel the fluid squishing when I wa...
Stitching After C-section
Asked by S.H. from Chicago
on August 7, 2011
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I had my second c-section four weeks ago and have been feeling a dull ache around the scar (I don't remember feeling this with my first baby). Today I looked at the s...
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- I would just go to the doctor and check. Doesn't sound too bad. I remember with my c-section, I didn't listen and started cleaning around the house and picking things ...
- As long as there isn't any blood or puss, it should be fine. I had surgery on my nipples about 12 years ago. The stitches that were supposed to dissolve inside my body...
- I had the same thing after my 3rd one. It wasn't bleeding or whatever. I had to go in a couple days to get my staples remove,he seen it but didn't say anything. He tol...
