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Ideas for C-section Care Package
I had always wished someone had given me a comprehensive book on the history of cesarean section births because this surgery has been around much longer ...
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- I had a C section about 3 months ago. I really appreciated meals prepared ahead-especially in single serving sizes. No leftovers to deal with that way! Having healt...
- Ummmmm, as far as the post about not feeling guilty about having a c-section, the post stated that R. felt guilty about not being able to help out. There was no refer...
- After my c-section, I had a really hard time getting into and out of bed - my bed sits a bit high, but I think it would have hurt even with a standard size bed. I used...
Feedback on VBAC
another c section in 3 answers "... that emergencies happen and I was ..... my plan so they assigned me to a more natural nurse and the rest is history! ...
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- IT really depends on the reason for your c section. My first was a c section due to failure to progress. After 36 hours my son started showing signs of stress. My n...
- I tried to have a vbac with my second child (who ended up being close to 10 punds). I was very nervous about the risk of a rupture and really liked my doctor, who is ...
- Being a mother with 2 C sections, I am pretty sure that you won't be allowed to attempt a vbac at home. I do know that there are only a couple hospitals that allow at...
C-section with Second After First Suffered Shoulder Dystocia
Sep 15, 2009 ... In light of that history and the fact that my second baby is measuring large already, my doctor “can't recommend” a scheduled c-section but has advised me ...
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- A., I think that you need to take a deep breath and put it all in perspective. You will live with the child for the rest of your life. Do what is in his best intere...
- Hey A., Take a deep breath girl! Listen, I had a c-section the second time around and it was fine, I didn't have to take pain medication or anything. My milk came...
- A. its okay. I had two c-sections both emergencies. The first was failure to progress after 28 hours of labor. My water broke and once that happens you can't put th...
Vbac
I had my 1st baby by csection and went on to have my next three VBAC I ... you and the baby more closely than someone with no prior history of csection but ...
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- I had a VBAC! I read, read and read, and decided it was safer for myself and my baby. I had a horrible c/s after an unnecessary induction in May '05. The doctor bas...
- Hi O., I don't know why you had a c-section the first time around, but the only reason why I had one was because I needed an emergency c-section because my baby's u...
- O., I had a VBAC in October 06. I had a c/s in Sept 03. If you want a VBAC, you should start talking to your doctor about it well in advance. Not ever doctor is su...
Vaginal Birth After C-section
I am not sure if I am going to have a c-section..." ... to their doctor (because the reason you originally had a c-section and your medical history needs to ...
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- I too had a c-section with my first, and opted for a v-bac for my second. I wanted a quicker recovery for the sake of my 2 year old daughter and also had been disappoi...
- M., Now a days it is no big deal to have a Vaginal birth after having a C-Section many OB's are willing to give it a try. I had twin boys both over 8lbs each via C...
- Good morning...wow I can actually give feedback on something I went through. I had my older daughter via Csection at a very young age, and then after re-marriage I...
VBAC Vs. Repeat C-section?
#3 was a scheduled c-section due to the history after 1 & 2. I recovered fine from all 3. I don't think I could have bonded better. ...
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- C., My first first delivery I went thru full labor from 6:30 am till 10:30pm and ended up with a C-section (my son got stuck and would not come out). I am due with...
- I had a c/s w/my first, then went on to have 2 VBACs -- the cord was wrapped around my son's neck & I never dilated past 4 the first time. The first VBAC was hard -- ...
- I had a c-section with my first (after a very long labor) and had a VBAC with my second (just short of 2 years later). One of the reasons I wanted to have a VBAC was ...
Could Anyone Share Their Home Birth Experience?
Take me to the hospital and give me a C section!". I know I did. .... It wasn't until recent history that women were even allowed to give birth in hospitals ...
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- I did home birth 8 weeks ago and it was AMAZING! Both me and my husband both felt like it was the most special, amazing, beautiful experience we have ever been through...
- Hats off to all you women who can have a home birth! I'm not one of them for several reaons. But for any women reading this who plan to give birth in a hospital, I w...
- my mother's first birth was in a hospital. she hated it. she had her second at a birth center, third at home, and i was there for the last two in a hospital with a m...
Inducing Labor
Without a medical history it's hard to know why your doctor wants to induce you .... One of the reasons our nationwide c-section rate is so high is due to ...
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- D., As a medical professional, I can unequivocally state that doctors will induce even if it is not medically necessary. Medical research shows that yes, there are t...
- Hi D., When I was just at my due date with my second child, my doctor suggested induction. I was so completely miserable (and huge) that I agreed even though there...
- Hi D., I believe it is totally your *informed* choice. Are you clear why your doc is pressuring you? If its about being "late," you can decide to trust your body a...
How Soon After C-section
I was wondering if anyone has been told how long after a c-section they ... The itch (in history) causes mates to change partners and have a variety of ...
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- I know you are satisfied with the answers you got, but wanted to add that if you are interested in VBAC, there is a wonder birth center in Topeka that does vbacx, and ...
- I was told to wait at least a year, which I did. I will say it is harder at the beginning to take care of your todler and a newborn but after awhile it gets easier. Co...
- One doctor told me it is best to wait 9 months after having a baby (with a vaginal birth), another told me it is best to wait 18 months after having a c-section.
Vbac
... it would depend on your medical history and the reason for your cesarean, ... I wouldn't trade my vbac for a quick c-section, tho, b/c the recovery was ... I have never had to have a c-section so I have never been in your situation. ...
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- Hi T., Congratulations on your pregnancy. I agree with Aimee that watching the documentary "The Business of Being Born" and joining the ICAN network. The women on t...
- I had a vbac in Oct. and LOVED every minute of it! I was so proud that my body could do this time what it couldn't do last time! Good luck! It can be done. Dr. David B...
- It's wonderful that you want to have a VBAC. My first was a c/s and then I had a VBAC last August. It is seriously way easier to take care of both kiddos after a vb....
