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Another C-sec
Oct 18, 2009 ... CONCLUSION: In comparison with vaginal birth after cesarean, neonates born after elective repeat cesarean delivery have significantly higher ...
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- You should just talk to your OB. I had two inductions, the first because I was overdue, the second was scheduled by me and approved by the OB. I don't think your OB wi...
- While I respect your choice in wanting a c-section, but I have to question why? I am expecting number two and do not want to go though another c-section and will be fo...
- A previous c-section, in the eyes of many many doctors, is actually a medical reason to do a repeat c-section. Good luck to you and remember, no matter how your baby ...
Recovering from a Csection
I had a cesarean birth 16 weeks ago and I still have numbness around my incision My actual scar has periods or more and less redness but I havent had much ...
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- I had a c-section Oct 2002 and still have a line of numbness around the incision. No one told me either that there may be numbness so it was weird when I realized it ...
- Just to give you more piece of mind, I am just going to say what everyone else is saying. I had mine almost 6 months ago and it is still numb and itchy.
- I think it's normal but you should also double check with your doctor. My incision site is still red (the scar) and I had my boy in March. The numbness is gone but o...
Lamaze/Birthing Classes
If you have had only one cesarean delivery, VBAC may be a safe option for you. .... I don't know about birth classes, but you should most definitely read ...
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- Are you planning a home delivery or birthing center? Some hospitals don't "allow" VBACs anymore due to complications so be sure to look into that.
- Are you at a birthing center or hospital? Either one could send you to their associated childbirth classes. The information is all the same for a first time vaginal bi...
- I don't know about birth classes, but you should most definitely read Spirtual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin for some heartwarming stories of intervention free birth. Ha...
Post Pregnancy Abs
Though I'm not completely sure that it ever 'fixes' itself (especially after a Cesarean birth), separated abdominal muscles is pretty common. ...
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- Hi K., What you have is called a rectus diastasis and is very common after pregnancy. The best way to get rid of it is to do lots of crunches, while also making su...
- Recently on mamasource, I saw a recommendation for a book called "Lose your Mummy Tummy" and I bought it. (eBay) You have to buy a cloth splint which is separate, and ...
- After the birth of my twins, I started having back problems which was not a good thing trying to carry around 2 infant seats and we all know how heavy those are. I was...
Advice on Split Abs After Cesarean
Advice on Split Abs After Cesarean. Hi there. .... I have given birth to 6 kids, 3 of which were c-sections. .... Tummy Sore 10 Months After Birth? ...
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- I had the same thing after my c-section and had to have an abdominal incision repair (that included a mesh patch) to sew my abs back together again. You should see a dr.
- Your condition is called diastasis recti. If you do ab work try crossing your hands across your abdomen and push the abdominal muscles together during the exercise. ...
- My understanding (this happened to a very good friend of mine) is that no amount of ab work will help you. The only thing you can do to go back to the way you were is ...
Vbac
Looking for other opinions of vaginal birth after cesarean. Ive had two c- sections and expecting baby #3. My first was an emergency because my daughter was ...
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- You will probably have to look around for a Dr. that is willing to work with you if that is what you really want. barring complications, you should be able to do it. I...
- I would think your dr should be able to let you know if you can do a vbac, I think it has to also do with how they cut you/or which direction they cut the incision dur...
- Good luck finding a doctor that will support a VBAC after 2 c-sections! I had a hard enough time finding one who would be supportive after one. Ok, maybe I just had a ...
Question Aout Inducing vs Planned C-section
Well, I never even hinted at labor- so we had a planned cesarean. It was just fine. ... VBAC - Vaginal Birth After C-section, Anyone Done This? ...
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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...
Pros and Cons of Being Induced.
-increases chance of cesarean birth (1 out of 3 women give birth by cesarean now in America which correlates to a rise in inductions in the last decade) ...
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- I chose not to be induced for either of my children. I always felt that I would rather not schedule my children's births but let them come naturally. However, when I...
- If you had your first child with no problems and there does not appear to be any problems with this pregnancy I don't think that I would let the doctor schedule to ind...
- Unless there's a GOOD reason (and one elevated blood sugar out of three, doesn't that bad to me) I would assume the baby will come out when its ready! Induction is pr...
After birth...and My Episiotomy
After birth...and My Episiotomy. I am wondering if anyone else can let me know ... My first child was by cesarean and it took the at scar at least a year to ...
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- Hi J.. I had the same experice with my first child. It took me a long time to heal but it does get better. You will have relations again with your husband just give yo...
- Honey, I feel your pain. You will be fine!!! Our bodies are made for this, really! Trust me! I was in labor for 43 hours. My doc said, listen, he is coming down b...
- You will feel "normal" again after you completely heal. Sitz baths and tucks were my hero's in terms of my healing process. You still have 3 more weeks before you ar...
DC/NoVA Midwife and Doula Recs; "The Business of Being Born" Film
"Indeed, we find that our patients undergo cesarean section as much as 30 percent less than the average area woman, vaginal birth after cesarean success is ...
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- Marilee Pinkleton (http://www.tlcbirth.com) is my midwife and arguably the best midwife in the area! She's so fantastic and has some great apprentices/birth assistant...
- Hi D., I'm using Marilee Pinkleton as my midwife. I really like her alot. She has an assistant who is also a doula. Her name is Wendy. I saw "The Business o...
- I would be interested in seeing the reference for the c-section stats for physicians and midwives. What do you mean by a low c-section rate? Another option for hos...
