C-section
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Tubal Ligation After C-section
Asked by L.M. from Lancaster
on August 20, 2009
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I am pregnant with my 5th due Aug. 29. I am having my tubes tied. I had a c-section with my 1rst child, and 3 successful vbacs. I am having another Vbac with this baby...
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- Hi L., Have your tubal ligation after your C-Section. There is no reason to wait 6 weeks. There should not be any scare tissues in your abdomin. The concern wo...
- My friend had a C-section and had her tubes tide. She didn't have any problems. She was glad she did it that way. This was 15 years ago.I'm sure medical technology imp...
- I just had my 3rd son 12 weeks ago. All my deliveries were C-sections. After this last one I got my tubes tied at the same time. So far, no problems.
Share You C-section Stories?
Asked by G.K. from Chicago
on March 13, 2009
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I am 23, almost 24 weeks, with twin boys. My water around one of the babies broke a little over two weeks ago and it's been a waiting game since. I'm holding up very...
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- I had a c-section with both of my pregnancies. The first was un-planned, with my son. I was pushing for about 45 minutes and his heart rate kept dropping so they did...
- I've had three c-sections. All three were scheduled. I was scared to death for my first one. I wanted a natural delivery, but my daughter was breech with one leg dow...
- I don't have a c-section story but I do have 21 mth old twins. I wanted to tell you to take care of yourself drink TONS of water and stay OFF your feet! You can care y...
Trying to Decide Between VBAC or C-section
Asked by M.S. from Kansas City
on March 10, 2009
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I am due with my 2nd child in July. My daughter was delivered via C-Section after 8 hours of labor due to her heart-rate dropping. It has been 3 1/2 years since that...
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- I won't be much help from the personal experience standpoint. BUT my sister did have 2 V-backs. With her first the doc insisted she have an epidural in the event of a ...
- My first baby was born with an emergency c-section and I choose to have the section by C-section too. My doctor told me you are successful with a vaginal delivery aft...
- I had almost the same exact situation as you are in. I was 31 and had a urgent c-section with my daughter because her heart rate was dropping (the cord was wrapped ar...
Is Anyone Not Scared to Death of a C-section?
Asked by M.. from St. Louis
on May 12, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
I am having a c-section very soon. This will be my second one, and I wish I could just relax and be excited to meet my baby, but Im scared as hell. Im a...
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- Giving birth either way is a scary thing! When I had my c-section 9 years ago I was scared to death, but to me a c-section is so much easier than actually having labo...
- I did not have a C-section but I have had major surgery and I will say that I was scared out of my mind waiting on surgery day with all the what if's, etc. The wo...
- The spinal/epidural has a known side effect of causing some women's blood pressure to drop, and in some cases dangerously low. It's a very common side effect. But the ...
Vaginal Birth After C-section: (VBAC)
Asked by T.L. from Bakersfield
on December 11, 2006
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My husband and I are ready to have our second child, but my first was a C-Section. I had a "perfect" pregnancy, no moring sickness, no major weight gain, nothing. When...
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- Hi T.. I'll just go straight into my story. My first child was 2 weeks early, and breech, so I had a c-section resulting in a very healthy 9lb. 1 oz boy. 8 1/2 yrs. la...
- Hi T., Though I never had a c-section, my sister did (almost 21 years ago). Her second (now 17 yrs old) and third (soon to be 16 yrs old) children were vaginal born. ...
- hi T....i had the exact same thing happen with my first son...he was over due and never dropped, i got induced, dialated fully to 10 and then when i was pushing he was...
C-section Vs. Vaginal Delivery
Asked by H.B. from Seattle
on July 7, 2008
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Hi, I posted a couple weeks ago about my pregnancy when I found out my baby is in a transverse position. Thanks for all the responses and advice! I'm visiting a chiro...
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- The only experience on childbirth is the c-section. Having a c-section is major surgery. I didn't realize how big of a deal it was until afterwards. I would suggest ...
- Hi H., I'm a L&D nurse and have had 4 c-sections myself. The first 3, I labored long and the last one I just scheduled it. I recovered quickly from each one - and...
- My first was a long but uncomplicated vaginal delivery. My second was a c-section at 39 weeks due to being breech. I can say honestly that despite the recovery I prefe...
After C-section Pain and Subsequent Pregnancy
Asked by T.F. from Melbourne
on November 8, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone would mind sharing their experience with after c-section numbness and pain. What did you feel? How long did it last? How was the pain/numb...
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- So sorry for your loss. I have had 2 c-sections, 18 years apart. The numb area should decrease but never completely go away. I have a numb field about 2 inches ar...
- T., i had 2 c sections the first one 22 months ago and the second 7 months ago. i had pain after my firet more than second. for my first i couldnt wear bikini underw...
- I had an emergency c-section 9 months ago. I had lots of pain for a month. I had to get up and walk alot. I still have numbness in that area, which is normal b/c beca...
VBAC Or Repeat C-section?
Asked by M.L. from Raleigh
on May 21, 2009
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I am having a hard time deciding whether to go with a VBAC or a repeat c-section. I am wondering if anyone has had a similar story to mine and can let me know what th...
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- I had all 3 of mine naturally. Much better for mom and for baby. With a C-section they have to give you anesthesia and depending on how long it takes to get the baby...
- I was in the same situation as you are with my second child. My first was an unplanned c-section and I was told I could have a VBAC with my second and had decided to ...
- I am a mother of two. My son is now 7 and I had to have a c-section with him as he was breech and I had lost all amniotic fluid and the doctor felt it was risky tryin...
C-section question...a Tad Freaked Out!!
Asked by S.Y. from Tampa
on July 3, 2012
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Hey moms. So I am 32 wks preggo with my 2nd child. I learned early on that my placenta is low they were hoping it would move up however, at 30 wks it has not moved. I ...
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- I had a spinal with all three of my c sections. Getting it wasn't bad. It made my blood pressure drop which made me very nauseous, but that went away quickly. The wo...
- I had the spinal with both my boys, it's not bad. Recovery will be different from your first and a little rough but the nice thing is you have a little bundle of joy ...
- Just breathe. I have had two c-sections, one emergency and one planned. It will be ok. Epideral you are happy and like dont feel the contractions. The spinal makes ...
Having Problems Working Out After C-section
Asked by C.V. from Miami
on August 29, 2007
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Ok, I'm by no means in shape after having my son 6 months ago. I've been eating well but I've had no time to exercise. Last night I finally decided I needed to get i...
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- Hi C., Honestly, I really didn't have much pain once I started walking again after my c-section. I had my daughter 6mo ago and every now and then I do tend to get ...
- I had that happen to me 8 months after my c-section doing yoga, I'm sure it gets better...I hope.
- I started working out (lightly) 6 wks after my c-section. My dr said that it was important that the incision be fully healed and to keep in mind that you must build y...
