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"C-section Recovery Issues"
Read all 17 responses: "I had an emergency c-section, was my b/p was high and my blood platelets were really, really low, so my liver was all messed up.
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- Hi J., My daughter is 6 and a half months old. I still have some aching above my scar too. Lots of numbness! This was my second c-section and I do remember it takin...
- I have not had a C section or any surgery like that, however I do have a significant scar on my forhead where i was in an accident a few years back (2005). My scar is ...
- I had three c sections, from what your saying everything sounds fine. Just remember to listen to your body. Sometimes when I would work out I would get those burning...
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...
Anyone Had a VBAC After C-section?
Oct 13, 2009 ... Read all 15 responses: "Hi Moms, I am pregnant with my second child and considering a VBAC. Has anyone ever done this?
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- I just had a VBAC with my second and it was the best experience ever. The risks are very small, but yes very scary. What was the reason for your 1st c/s? Go over this ...
- I had a vbac with my second child only 16 months after my cesarian with my first baby. I had absolutely no porblems & actually gave birth after only 30 minutes of labo...
- My two VBAC babies are now 20 and 15. I was thrilled to be able to 'bound' out of bed the day after my second was born, no stitches, no pain! (Well, okay, he put his...
Exercise After a C-section
Read all 16 responses: "i am just reaching my 6 week post partom and would like to start to get into a routine to get rid of my baby fat and the fat before ...
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- I've had great success with something called the Trim Body System. Prior to getting pregnant, in one month I was able to lose 15lbs (probably why I got pregnant). An...
- If you want to start out slowly and gently, you might think about yoga. I have been going to a Mommy and Me class with my daughter since she was 6 months old. Since th...
- Oops! I just sent you a personal message about exercise but I didn't realize you didn't live around me (I'm new to Mamasource and still figuring things out). Anyway, a...
Question Aout Inducing vs Planned C-section
Read all 11 responses: "Hi... I'm 37 weeks and facing some choices ...not sure what to do..any advice would be appreciated. I have a 15 month old who i was ...
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- HI L.!!...I love you and your husbands plan,I think you should tell your doctor you both want to stick to your plan,they can always book the c/s and cancel if you go i...
- L., Ask the doctor to do a sizing ultrasound for you. It might make your decision easier. If the baby is estimated at 8lbs then you can try for the vaginal birth ...
- I was in a similar situation but my ob wouldn't induce labor because I had had a prior c-section and she said that inductions create stronger and faster contractions t...
C-section Nerve Damage
Read all 9 responses: "I had my daughter 17 years ago by c-section. For years, the scar stayed raised and red and hurt on one end that was more flat.
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- Dear P., I TOTALLY understand your frustration. I too had a C-Section a little over 15 years ago and have also had several laproscopic surgeries to remove ovarian cy...
- I had a C-Section in 2006, and I also feel nothing below the scar. I could run a needle through the area, and wouldn't feel a thing. The doc said that was common. ...
- P., I too have had a c-section and have nerve damage and being a surgical tech I have learned there is nothing that can be done about it! When having a section they...
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!
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...
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...
C-section Recovery
Read all 16 responses: "Hi all, I had an unplanned c-section May 14 and was just wondering how long I can expect to keep having to take pain medication for?
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- Once I was past healing of the incision, I would massage the scar area to help the build up of the bumps. It helps to do in the shower or with lotion. Does not take lo...
- I had an unplanned c-section almost 3 years ago and have a planned one scheduled in 7 weeks. I took the pain medicine only when I was in pain and took half of the dos...
- Congrats, P.! I've had two babies via c-section - one unplanned and one planned. The recovery can vary quite a bit. I think that you could try going off the pain med...
