C-section
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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...
C Section Question
Asked by C.N. from Little Rock
on December 10, 2010
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Hey everyone, I have a question. I had a c-section 5 weeks ago, and it seems like it might be irritated. My scar is red and it's itching, and on top of that one little...
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- I had a c-section as well, and for a good amount of time I dealt with the red, irritated, itchy scar, it's totally normal, it's healing. I would only be worried if you...
- how are you closed up? For me, I was on the surface externally, closed up with what is called Steri-strips. Under that,UNDER the skin layer were stitches. The ster...
- I had my first c-section 1 year ago & I still have itching on my scar. I have other scars that are much older & also itch occasionally. Like any other cut, scrape, etc...
Exercise After a C-section
Asked by K.P. from York
on October 19, 2006
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i am just reaching my 6 week post partom and would like to start to get into a routine to get rid of my baby fat and the fat before baby .lol. This was my third and fi...
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- I've had great success with something called the Trim Body System. Prior to getting pregnant, in one month I was able to lose 15lbs (probably why I got pregnant). An...
- If you want to start out slowly and gently, you might think about yoga. I have been going to a Mommy and Me class with my daughter since she was 6 months old. Since th...
- Oops! I just sent you a personal message about exercise but I didn't realize you didn't live around me (I'm new to Mamasource and still figuring things out). Anyway, a...
C-section
Asked by P.L. from Washington DC
on April 30, 2012
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Hi moms. I was wondering if anyone out there has had more than three c-sections and how it went? This baby will be my 3rd c-section...no choice the high risk OB said b...
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- My OB says that I can have as many c-sections as I want, depending on how my body heals, the thickness of the scar tissue, etc. He told me that last week, he performe...
- Hi, Pam: Write my daughter and ask her this question. She is a midwife in TN. ____@____.com Good luck D.
- My sister had 4 c-sections and she was told she can have as many as she wants. She has also been offered a trial of labor every single time, though she declined and ju...
Pain After C-section
Asked by C.M. from Fort Smith
on July 14, 2008
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I had a c-section 10 days ago. I've been home a week now. My doctor gave me meds for my pain. I am still experiencing a great deal of pain. The pain meds help with ...
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- I had a c-section 7 1/2 years ago and was fine after a few days, but please keep in mind that every person's pain tolerance is different. You may want to call your do...
- how were you cut? If you got the across the stomach it is more painful but if you are up and down than the pain should be ease in a few more days to over the counter ...
- It's normal to need the Rx pain meds after 10 days. Take it as easy as you can, take your meds and if you actually get a chance to sleep, enjoy it! Eventually you won'...
Exercise After C-section
Asked by L.W. from San Diego
on March 29, 2008
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How long after a C-section would I be able to continue my pre-pregnancy workouts? This would include pilates, jogging, and weights along with ab work. I've starting ...
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- I would wait at least 6-8 weeks to let your body heal from the trauma of pregnancy, birth, and your c-section. Right now all of your organs that got pushed around to...
- My doctor told me I was looking at 6 to 8 weeks. Your stomach muscles are still separated, so you don't want to build them until they come back together.
- Cramps are a bad sign, get medical advice and stop when you experience pain! This aside... Pilates, you can start now so long as it s transversus work not rectus. ...
Forced C-section
Asked by S.B. from New York
on February 18, 2010
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Can hospitals in New York Force you into having a repeat c-section? I have about come to the end of my rope and Im considering simply refusing to schedule a c-section....
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- Go for it. The doctors are trying to protect themselves which is understandable. But it shouldn't be at your expense. Keep doing your homework and find the right docto...
- I highy doubt that they will force you to have any kind of procedure done without your concent. with that said however, I do agree with your doctors. It is very risky ...
- Hi S.: The answer is NO to your first question. If you feel that the hospital is working against your best interest, then you may want to consider a safe, compassi...
Belly After a C-section
Asked by M.C. from Tulsa
on February 1, 2008
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I had an "old fashioned" C-section. My doctor cut me vertically to make more room to get my twin girls out. Now... I have a saggy huge stomach that won't go away! I do...
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- I didn't have a c-section, but I (and I think most moms out there) can relate. Try not to be down about it... you're only 5 months postpartum. It takes 9 months for ...
- I agree to talk to your doctor about the baby blues. I was put on Zoloft after my daughter was born, and have been on it since (4 years). I handle situations so much...
- Hi there! I am truly sorry about your loss. I am a mother of 21 year old twin daughters and I know that would be the hardest thing to deal with the lose of one of them...
Breastfeeding After a C-section
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on February 6, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I’m due to have my second child in March and I’m nervous that my milk won’t come in. Some background information….During my first pregnancy I develo...
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- my first child was an emergency c-section and I immediately placed him on my breast as soon as I was in the recovery room... couldn't have been more than an hour after...
- I'm so sorry you had a tough first experience with this! I was able to succesfully breastfeed my son after my c/s (he was breech) and I think there were a few key thi...
- Your story is similar to mine. My milk never did come in with my first child- no engorgement, just drops. I ended up doing syringe feeding and supplementing with formu...
C Section Infection?
Asked by D.D. from Indianapolis
on February 2, 2012
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I had my son 8 months ago via C-Section , and had no problems what-so-ever. A few months ago I noticed on the right corner of my scar it was purple, swollen, and painf...
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- Yes, it is infected. My first was infected and bled from the site. I never had pus, just leaking blood and fluids and my OB told me it was infected. Go to the docto...
- OMG go to the Doctor ASAP! You don't want to get a sepsis infection or infection. Obviously it is infected. Or go to the ER. Or Urgent Care. See your doctor ...
- had a c-section and i never experienced and leaking from the site. Especially considering how long ago it was would really concern me. call your ob/gyn they should hav...
