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Repeat C-section
Read all 12 responses: "I am 36 weeks pregnant and I have opted to have a planned c-section due to the complications that I had during my first pregnancy ...
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- I have had 4 c-sections and they get easier the more you have. Just be sure you have some help, since it is harder to take care of a baby and a 3 yo, you will need so...
- My first was breech and I needed a scheduled c-section. My second was the same thing. I nested heavily in the end and cleaned the house and stuff. That might let yo...
- Hello S. I jst had my 3rd c-section 3 months ago and to be honest the 3rd was a breeze but the second one i was so nervous because the first one was only planned 3 da...
Post C-section Questions
Read all 35 responses: "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 ...
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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 ...
Pain on Left Side After C-section 4 Months Out
Read all 16 responses: "I had a c-section 4 months ago with my son. I have had alot of pain since on my left side. My ob-gyn dosen't know anymore.
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- HI THERE,I am almost 7 months out and still have pain on the left side of my scar. It isn't quite as sensitive to the shower and ,but hurts at different times. I was t...
- Just a tip for all of you who had a c/s... there is a support group called ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) and the ladies are extremely knowledgeable, ...
- Hello, I had 2 c-sections and with both of them I had pain on the left side. The most recent c-section (6 mos ago), I had a LOT of pain on the left side. My doctor sa...
Swollen Ankles After C-section?
Read all 19 responses: "My sister in law just had a baby last sunday (on my 32nd birthday)! She had a c-section and afterward her ankles and feet swelled up ...
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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 Incision Bleeding?
Read all 13 responses: "How long is "normal" for a c-section incision to bleed? A friend of mine is still bleeding after 7 weeks. Her OB-Gyn has insisted ...
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- Hi D.- I have had 3 c-sections and I have never had that experience. I've never even bled once I have left the hospital (I don't recall the scar bleeding in the ho...
- I had two C-Sections and never one bled through my incisions. I wore panty liners over my incisions as well, as I was instructed to do but only for a couple of days af...
- Advise her to see another doctor. That doesnt sound right. I have had two c-sections. the last one when i was 30 AND i am diabetic - which means slower healing for mos...
Mom of 4 C-sections VBAC Possible?
Read all 6 responses: "I have had 4 C- Sections and am expecting our 5th is there anyway that anyone has heard to go VBAC? The first c-section was due to ...
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- I have had both a c-section first and a VBAC second. In order for me to have had the VBAC, I had to have clearance from the Dr that performed the C-Section. It depen...
- I think it depends on why you had the c-sections the first four times. If your doctor thinks you have a chance to make it work this time, then go for it. It just dep...
- A VBAC is VERY possible. Look up this group... these women are so knowlegable. I don't know when you're due but learn as much as you can from them in the days/weeks...
Second C-section
Read all 22 responses: "Hi, I am 7.5 months pregnant with my second child. My first was born via c-section (failure to progress and size 9.12 lbs).
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- I had a c-section in 1997 for failure to progress and fetal distress. My son was 8lbs. He was 30 lbs at 2. My daughter was born in May of 2000 vaginallY and she w...
- hi. I've had 3 c-sections. The first was unexpected the second and third were scheduled because I didn't meet the criteria for even trying VBAC. My first was exact...
- I had a c section with my DD 9/04 and a failed VBAC that ended in a c section with my DS 3/06. It was difficult to take care of an 18 month old and a newborn after the...
Leg Swelling After C-section
Read all 22 responses: "I had a c-section Tuesday night and when I came home from the hospital my legs and feet became extremely swollen, my doctor says ...
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- After reading some of the replys I guess it is common. I have had 2 c-sections and didn't have any swelling in my feet or legs with either of them. Hugs M.
- try taking some motrin it ususally helps with swelling, i had the same thing i couldnt stand for more then ten minutes bc my WHOLE body was so swollen the tops of my f...
- My feet looked like loaves of bread after I came home from my c-sections with both of my kids. Unfortunately the only thing you can do is elevate them, make sure you g...
Pain in Insicion 2 1/2 Years After C-section
Read all 9 responses: "hello! I am experiencing pain that is very new to me! 2 1 /2 years ago I had a very uncomplicated c-section.
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- Hi, yes I've experienced that same pain. Even when I'm not sick and haven't been coughing, if I'm sitting just right and maybe cough a little, the pain across my stom...
- I had a c-section almost 4 years ago and have never experienced any pain like that. I would definately get it checked out by your doctor, you could have tore the scar ...
- Hi M., I had a c-section 18 months ago. From time to time I will have a slight discomfort...but nothing like you are describing. As someone else mentioned sin...
Question About Post C-section Tummy
Read all 7 responses: "For all you mothers who have had c-sections, I have a question. I am a recent new mommy (seven months ago) to my first.
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- I had 2 sections and went back to my normal, tiny self after each of them. I was back to 100 pounds after 2 months. Of course, I don't exercise, so I don't expect "abs...
- Sounds like diastasis, which is a separation of the abdominal muscles. Check with your OB. There is also a way to check yourself (just google Diastasis and you'll fi...
- Everybody's body is different first of all. I always had a little belly, now it's not so little... I've had 3 kids, the last one was c-section. I hate my stomach! F...
