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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...
Preparing for C-section
Read all 32 responses: "Any advice for preparing for a c-section? I had an emergency c-section last time so I am not sure what I am in for.
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- I had an emergency c-section as well. but i will say one way to prepare is to get plenty of rest. i was in labor for 12 1/2 hours and i didn't rest at all. it was my f...
- Practice deep breathing and do it when you start to get nervous(this helps calm your nerves) also think of how soon you will get to see the baby and how it will all be...
- Repeat c-sections can be scary b/c you over think it. When you had an emergency c-section, everything goes so quickly you don't have time to think but I have had a rep...
"Sleeping" Fingers After C-section
Read all 6 responses: "I had my second son via c-section almost 3 weeks ago and since my surgery, my middle finger and ring finger on both hands have been ...
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- J., As a matter of fact I did have the same thing. Almost 6 yrs ago when I had my son thru C-sect. There was not time for an epidural, so they gave me a spinal. ...
- J., I had a C-section about 9 months ago and for about a week afterward I had no feeling in my right ankle and toes. My Dr told me the same thing and it did go awa...
- I have never had a c-section, but I did have an epidural with my second son. He is five now and to this day the outside of my left thigh is "asleep". It is a constant ...
Pregnancy After C-section - Did You Wait Less than the "Prescribed" One Year?
Sep 4, 2009 ... Read all 17 responses: "Hi! I was wondering if anyone on this forum has gotten pregnant earlier than the "prescribed" duration of one year - and if so, ...
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- Wow. This is a tough one. The World Health Organization recommends three years between kids as the optimal birth spacing. Obviously, here in America, we have access...
- Hi J., Are you completely healed from inside out from your C-Section? If you are, you can go ahead and start trying. If not, I'd wait until completely healed. ...
- I know lots of people (including myself) who got pregnant less than a year after having a c-section with no problems at all and I don't know anyone who has had a problem.
C-section Recovery
Read all 39 responses: "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 ...
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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...
Trapped Air After C-section
Read all 37 responses: "I recently had a c-section and have been having extreme pain in my chest, upper back and shoulder. My doctor said it was trapped air ...
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- you might want to try gas relief medicines and gentle downward massage to press it out... this is so painful I know.. I experienced in the hospital after having my boy...
- yes, I've had it after 2 surgeries 1 adombinal and 1 emergency c-section. It sounds gross but the best thing to do is to pass the gas as much as possible to get it ou...
- I have had three c-sections and have never heard of such a thing, get a second opinion, and I would get it rather fast!
C-section Concerns
Read all 13 responses: "I had to have an emergency c-section for my son when I had him. I was in labor too long and the anisthesiologist(sp) would not do an ...
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- C., My sister had to have an emercency c-sect and her insision got infected also. It was bad enough that when she came home I had to go over a couple times a day...
- C., I had an emergency c-section after 38 hours of labor, and will have another one again in June, as VBAC is not an option for me. I am currently 29 weeks pregnan...
- Hi C., I have had 3 c-sections. My second c-section got horribly infected. It was also an emergency c-section. I was trying for a VBAC and the baby's heartbeat dro...
Scar Tissue, Fibrous, After C-section
Read all 7 responses: "To Toni, Yes, it's me! I know scarring is normal but " fibrous tissue" sounded like it was worth learning about just in case.
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- Scar tissue from a c-section should not cause any problems. The book author might have had a problem called fibroids that can cause difficulties. There are a few oth...
- Hi K., I am a mother or 2 girls and 2 c-sections later. I probably have fibrous scar tissue from my surgery's but that did not cause me not to get pregnant the 2nd tim...
- while i'm not a doctor, i do totally understand how you feel and what your going through. i've had female issues my entire life which led to my period just disappearin...
Tubal Ligation After C-section?
Read all 21 responses: "Hi All: I'm thinking of getting a tubal ligation after my scheduled c-section in late May. This will be my second child and we are ...
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- I had a TL at the same time as my C-Section. It was our third child and we knew it was going to be our last. To me, it just seemed to make sense, everything they need ...
- I just had my second c-section 6 months ago and had my tubal at the same time. I did not experience any extra pain and it only took a few extra minutes to do while th...
- I just had one with my c-section 6 months ago. This was my 4th c-section so I am not sure if the extra discomfort and minor problems were due to the tubes being tied o...
Planning My Due Date for a Scheduled C-section
Read all 7 responses: "I'm due on January 1 (New Years Day) and I have to schedule a c-section due to a genetic disorder I have and discovered during my ...
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- Hi! I had a c-section this year in January (unplanned). My daughter was born at 37 weeks and she was very healthy. I believe the lungs have developed just fine by th...
- My daughter was born 7 days before my due date via planned c-section and had no problems at all. I would think that 38 weeks should be safe too! :) Good luck!
- I have had three kids, two planned inductions for medical reasons. They were all between 36-38 weeks and perfectly healthy! My first was at 36.5 weeks and she came on ...
