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Has Anyone Had a VBAC?
A cousin of mine had an emergency c-section for her first baby 6 weeks premature or so. Her full term daughter was VBaC with no complications 2 years later. ...
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- I had 3 VBACs with no complications. My first was an emergency c-section (prolapsed cord) and the rest of my kids were born vaginally in hospitals. My youngest just tu...
- Hi C., I have 3 children, my 12 yr old daughter was an emergency c-section, my 9 yr old was a VBAC, he came so quickly (1hr from the time my water broke at home, no c...
- I had a VBAC with my second child. My first was an emergency C-section, the cord was wrapped around his neck. With my second child the doctor said I had a good chanc...
C-section Recovery
I had an emergency c-section for my first child after 33+ hours of labor. I also had a planned c-section for my second child. I had no complications with ...
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- Wow.....it's a blessing that your daughter is fine! I have had three csections (all my babies have been breach) and am having a fourth on June 5. I've always had co...
- R. I can sympathize with you I have had a similar situation-My first c-section was with my son because after 1 1/2 hrs of pushing he didn't want to come out and it was...
- WOW! It sounds to me like something may have gone wrong OR maybe your body is just taking longer to heal. But, something doesn't sound right to me. I had a plann...
VBAC Vs. Scheduled C-section
Read all 7 responses: "I had a c-section last June with my son. ... My OB-GYN would not allow it because of the complications I had with the first. he said ...
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- I had 2 regular births and then had to have a c section because my son was breech. I have done A LOT of research on VBACs, in case I decide to have any more kids. Th...
- M., My 2nd child was VBAC, much to the chagrin of my husband and my Dr. He was 17 days late, and they both encouraged me to schedule a C-section after my due date, ...
- I had an emergency c-section with my son (now 4) and a planned c-section with my daughter (now 6 mos). I was told that my chances for a successful vaginal delivery wa...
C-section and Postpartum Bleeding
I had a c-section on May 7th with no complications. My doctor told me that I would bleed off and on for 6 weeks. I had bleeding for about 3 weeks and ...
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- Hi M.! Congratulations on your new baby! I think I was done bleeding by 4 weeks, and after the first week it was very light spotting anyway. You're fine!
- I do not think I bled for 6 weeks. I think that is normal. I think it can be normal to bleed for that long so it is just a standard that they say.
- Sounds perfectly normal to me. I think both with my c-section and my vaginal birth I was basically done bleeding after 2-3 weeks, with just some spotting for a short ...
VBAC Or Repeat C-section?
The risk of complications from a c-section are much, much higher than the risk of a rupture. Babies born by scheduled c-section with no health concerns have ...
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- I just had my second c-section 9 weeks ago. I wish I could have had a VBAC, but my chances were slim for success and my baby was huge, so we went ahead with the second...
- Go for the VBAC. It doesn't hurt to try. They will monitor you and you will be able to get the c-section if it is needed. I had an emergency c-section with my first, ...
- Hi! I had a vbac and it was a great experience! I was planning on having a repeat c-section up until I was in active labor and my Dr strongly encouraged me to attempt...
Covering C-section Cut
Covering C-section Cut. hey! i had to have a ceserian because of complications during my pregnancy..and now im trying to find a way to cover the cut...is ...
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- Try Mederma. You can buy it at the pharmacy and it helps scars disappear. It works if you are consistant. I wouldn't advise a tatoo as what happens if you want anot...
- You could just wait it out. I had a c section 2 1/2 years ago and I can't see my scar at all anymore. I have even tried to stretch the skin to look for it and still ca...
- Mederma is supposed to help scars lighten, Vitamin E oil is helpful as well, it won't cover it, or make it "go away" but, it will make it lighter and less noticeable. ...
Swollen Ankles After C-section?
Also, with a c-section, most women receive at least 3 liters of fluid without any complications. So, it is normal to have very swollen feet, ankles and legs ...
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- My feet/ankles swelled a bit after my c-section.I just rested a bunch and tried to stay off my feel as much as possible and all went away within a couple weeks.
- T J, I had the same problem just over 2 yrs ago when my sons were born by C-Section. It took a few weeks to go away...I eventually had to have my mom and mom-in-law...
- I had this after I had my twins in May, it is normal. The thing that worked for me finally was to have my husband massage my feet and legs very well and when I did get...
C-section Stories
Now the 2nd c-section was much better. It was also due to complications, and the baby was a preemie, but the spinal worked, and they also used "duramorph" ...
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- Hi, my name is B. and I have three daughters. All of my children were born by c-section. The first one was an emergency and the other two were planned. The nice t...
- My story... I have three children, all c-section babies. My first was an emergency c-section due to my son's heart rate dropping dangerously low any time I had a stron...
- Hi C.- I had a repeat c-section w/ my 2nd daughter in December and I was so happy with how well the planned c-section went. With my first daughter, I was 42 wks an...
C Section Advice
Due to complications of Crohns disease and a fear of damage to my rectal muscles I had a planned C-section when I delivered my son. I cannot imagine going ...
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- Congratultions on your pregnancy! I had 2 c's. The first emergency, and the second scheduled (but came early). I really did NO research with #1, just assuming every...
- I see you 've gotten some really good advice (M.R. and Mom C especially). Let me just chime in on one issue: anesthesia. I two 3 c sections. Labor then a c with the...
- Hi V., I actually just had a c-section this past December and it was wonderful. I stressed over getting the spinal and or epidural for nothing. I even was laughin...
C-section
Read all 12 responses: "I had my son almost 6 months ago via C-Section. 1 week after I had him they had to reopen the ... C-section Complications? ...
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- my scar was tender to pressure for probably a year afterward. it sounds normal, but you may want to just call your doctor to be sure. ~ t
- Hopefully this will make you feel a little better. I had a C-Section and yes I did feel a little pain for several months when I would lean on it. It definitely was n...
- Hi J.! Sorry for the problems that you are having from your c-section. I have had 2 c-sections now, and I did not experience any pain and/or pressure that far out. ...
