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C-section Incision
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on September 2, 2009
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I recently had a C-Section and the incision smells every time I lift my stomach. I have healed with no infection, but for some reason no matter how much I wash and dry...
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- I would definitely NOT use anything such as a feminine powder or spray. I had the same issue and what seemed to help me was: 1. Washing it with soap and water and ...
- It's just from being sweaty! You can always use cornstarch, which should not irritate your skin in any way. Best of luck and congrats on the new baby!
- I have the same problem. I would try powder or feminine deodorant spray.
My C-section Incision Has an Odor
Asked by A.A. from Los Angeles
on November 7, 2007
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I just had a c-section for the second time on Sept 24, 2007 for the birth of my beautiful son Andrew. Well my thing is in the beginning I had so many problems with my...
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- Hi A., I just had to respond! I had the same thing with the little flab that hung over!!!lol! I just used a dry washcloth kind of tucked under it to help dry it out...
- I am glad to hear that it was nothing serious... 2 weeks after my daughter was born Last January.. I was in so much pain when i walked.. I mean i was hunched over and...
- That is an unusual problem. I think signs of infection are usually pain, non-healing (continued drainage or an open oozing wound), redness, warmth or a firm, growing ...
Tips on Before, During, and After a C-section
Asked by S.D. from Los Angeles
on December 13, 2008
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I'm scheduled to have my first C-section on Dec. 23rd. I have three other children that were born the traditional way, so this is very scary to me. Please let me kno...
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- I remember wishing I had a way to encourage a bowel movement afterward. I could not go home until then and they did not feed me. I would take probiotics as soon as y...
- I have only had 1 c-section, but I have a total of 4 abdominal surgeries that were basically like c-sections that I recovered from. But for those I was under general ...
- Hi S.- You do have lots of advice here, and some good tips, but also a few things that might be a bit scary. "I come in peace!" Ha, ha. I had a vaginal delivery w/...
C-section
Asked by L.H. from Fayetteville
on March 18, 2007
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I am currently pregnant and am having a c-section March 22nd due to my ultrasound showing that my baby was big and the doctor did not want to wait until I went into la...
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- first of all how big is ur baby.. im 4foot 10inches and i had a normal healthy 9lb 5oz baby .. and i had him normal and no drugs
- I had my daughter (16 months old) by C-section. It was an emergency C-section which made it rough b/c I was under general anesthesia. If you have the option of sched...
- L., Both of my 2 children were born by c-section. the first one was not planned but the 2nd one was...The quicker you get up and moving around the better. Also don'...
Dissolving Staples for Closure of C-section
Asked by T.C. from Spartanburg
on July 19, 2009
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I recently had a c-section and was closed with dissolving staples. The staples are covered with steri-stripes. Has anyone else had these staples or does anyone know an...
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- Do not submerge yourself in water as long as the steri-strips are on. Do not pull the steri-strips off, they will start to come off on there own or curl up on the end...
- I never had a c-section but my cousin did and had those same things. Be very careful her's became VERY infected. DO NOT take a bath - you want to keep those things as ...
- I have had 3 c-sections and my doctors have always told me I couldnt take a bath and not to let too much water get on them in the shower.
C-section
Asked by T.C. from Little Rock
on September 2, 2009
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I recently had a baby by c-section.What I have noticed is that when I lift my stomach, the fold of the incision has a smell to it. I wash there every time I shower and...
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- I had that same problem and it ended up being an infection. they gave me medicine for it and it dried it up. its because of the incision and you are really not getting...
- I don't think I would play around with that. If I were you I would call the doctor. A smell on a wound might mean infection and that is a pretty sensitive area. I w...
- Smells are usually indiciative of infection...might want to call your doctor!
Advice and Experiences on C-sections, Please!
Asked by L.I. from Houston
on October 8, 2008
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Hello Moms! I am 35+ weeks pregnant with my fourth baby and I am definitely going to have to have a c-section. I am nervous because I just don't know what to expect fr...
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- I think the most valuable thing was readign PUSHED by Jennifer Block- so much information has been really kept from women regardign truth about statistics- this book w...
- I had a c-section with both of my boys. They are now 5 & 1/2. I would not change a thing. My first one was a little rough and took a little longer to recover. My s...
- First, do not freak out. I do not know your health but it is not bad. I had a spinal block. As for medication, they gave me some pain medicine thru my iv for the fi...
I'm 33 Wks Pregnant and Baby in Frank Breech Position.
Asked by A.C. from Los Angeles
on November 23, 2008
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I'm almost 34 wks pregnant and my baby is in the frank breech position. I had my o.b.g.y.n. appointment last week and she did mention if he did'nt turn obviously she w...
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- I haven't read all of your other posts, so I apologize if any of this is repeat. I don't know what "frank breech" is, but I had success in getting my breech baby ...
- Hi A., There is a chiropractor in Long Beach who specializes in pre-natal chiropractic and has had success with babys turning from the breech position. She is...
- You're ONLY 33 weeks. Don't stress. My grandma was born breech. My mom was born breech. I was born frank breech 0 unassisted, nonetheless. My son was breech 20 ho...
Milk Drying Up!
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on January 2, 2007
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I think my milk is drying up!! I was really sick w/an infection in my c-section incision, and ran high fevers for a few days and was dehydrated and did not pump as mu...
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- Hi C.~ Any antibiotics you were on for an infection would have an inpact on your milk supply. I would check with your OB. I have heard a lot of great things about t...
- I hope that isn't the case for you! There is a lactation consultant in Fairview (near Allen)who has been a great help to me - Judy Eastburn ###-###-####). When I've b...
- It could possibly be that your body is just adjusting to your daughter's needs. Are you pumping after you feed? You will naturally not feel as "full" as you did afte...
Children Present During Chidbirth
Asked by R.V. from San Francisco
on September 13, 2008
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I am re asking this question in case anyone has advice and missed it the first time. I am wondering if anyone has had a older child present for their c-section? My da...
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- I think that if you talk to her about it and she is ok with it than it would be an amazing thing for her to experience with you. I know at that age I would have been ...
- I think it's great that you want to have your daughter there for the birth of her sibling. I would explain to her the procedure and ask her if she is okay with that. ...
- Hi R. - I would think about what this experience will do to your daughter's attitude about her having children in the future - if it is traumatic for her, I would ...
