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Question Aout Inducing vs Planned C-section
Well, I never even hinted at labor- so we had a planned cesarean. It was just fine. Much easier than the unplanned section. Recovery was faster and I knew ...
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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...
Cesarean & Breastfeeding
I had an emergency epidural csection with my first and a planned spinal csection with the second My recovery with the spinal was actually quicker because I ...
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- If your friend labored first, it's a lot tougher to recover than a planned csection. I've had two, labored the first tme, and I dreaded the 2nd but it wasn't even 1/2...
- My first c-section was a nightmare, way over drugged and not able to have baby right away, longer than typical for a c-section. That would be the beginning of my night...
- I have had 2 sections with epidurals and had no problems with recovery. The second time I went into a little bit of labor after my water broke. The epidural made me si...
Experiences of a C-section at UCSF
I think I'd try everything before submitting to either a C-section or external version, as I know ..... cesarean section recovery · c section breastfeeding ...
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- It is the policy at most hospitals because C-Section babies do not get the benefit of the contractions to help massage all of the fluids out of their lungs - it's for ...
- Hello, I understand your concerns, but to maybe put your mind at ease I can tell you a bit about my birthing experience. My son was born premature at 33 weeks. Hi...
- Hi, Although I know that bonding with the baby is super important, I'm thinking that before worrying about what they'll do with the baby after your C-section, you sho...
Vaginal Birth After C-section: (VBAC)
Estner. Rebounding From Childbirth: Towards Emotional Recovery by Lynn Madsen. Recovering from a Cesarean Section by Karyn L. Feiden , Manuel Alvarez ...
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- Hi T.. I'll just go straight into my story. My first child was 2 weeks early, and breech, so I had a c-section resulting in a very healthy 9lb. 1 oz boy. 8 1/2 yrs. la...
- Hi T., Though I never had a c-section, my sister did (almost 21 years ago). Her second (now 17 yrs old) and third (soon to be 16 yrs old) children were vaginal born. ...
- hi T....i had the exact same thing happen with my first son...he was over due and never dropped, i got induced, dialated fully to 10 and then when i was pushing he was...
VBAC Vs. Repeat C-section?
The recovery seemed so minimal compared to the c-section. ..... I thought that the recovery from the vbac was so much easier than the c-section. ...
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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 ...
When Can I Move After a C-section?
Read all 13 responses: "I'm due to have our second baby by c-section (the first was also cesarian) on April 28th. ... Next question: C-section Recovery ...
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- Hi, E. I think you should stay home with friends and family while you heal. Especially since your husband will be at work and you will be home trying to take care of...
- that is a hard one but know you will get through it. I am a single parent and was living in two cities before I had my little one. I moved to Oak Park one month befo...
- WOW! You do have a lot going on! I had all three of mine c-sections and what you need more than anything is HELP!!! Especially since you have a demanding toddler. The...
Tubal Ligation After C-section?
I had mine done after my 3rd c-section, the recovery was no different than the regular ... As for c sections the recovery is longer than a normal birth. ...
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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...
Opinions on Repeat C-seciton Vs. VBAC
I already have had one C-section, and it went really well, recovery was pretty ..... I had an uneventful c-section and recovery. My son was born 2 1/2 yrs ...
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- My first was a c-section and my second was a VBAC. My doc group did support me, but always talked about the possibility of it going to a c-section. Since nothing was...
- You obviously know all the pros and cons, so I guess I won't go into detail explaining why I think you should go for a VBAC. I always lean toward the natural way of t...
- You will know what course is right when the time gets closer. Of course the most important thing is to take care of your health and the baby's. But I wanted to say...
C-section
I would love to hear some POSITIVE C-section recovery stories if any of you would mind sharing yours with me. No horror stories please. ...
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- I had a c section for my daughter, everyone told me to walk around as much as possible after the surgery and they were right. I forced myself to walk as soon as the dr...
- my husband only had a week off as well, and four of the days were in the hospital b/c with a c-section you stay longer. i only had one baby though and also do not hav...
- hi M.. and congratulations! i had a c-section...unexpected...and felt great afterwards. i was up and moving around pretty much right away. i could have eased into it m...
Preparing for C-section
I've had two c-sections and I can reassure you the recovery is much easier the second time around. I don't know if it is because I didn't labor for 18 hours ...
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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...
