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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...
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...
Recovering from a Csection
I had a csection almost 3 years ago and I feel weird numbnessrelated sensations that go from about 1 inche below by belly button to ..... Csection Recovery ...
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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...
Seeking Help from Other Moms Who Had C-section
This was a repeat c-section. My first section was perfect, ... docs didnt notice until they were cleaning me up and getting me ready for recovery because it ...
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- hi H., i am a perinatal nurse and just had some suggestions. the water retention can be normal but usually goes away within the first few weeks at most. i do not kn...
- I agree with the moms that said, go back to the doctor! This does not sound normal at all! You need to get help immediately, this sounds like a serious condition. I wo...
- This does NOT sound normal to me. I would get second opinion IMMEDIATELY! Do NOT take any chances.
Ideas for C-section Care Package
I had a c-section and was unable to care for my baby for the first 3 weeks due to a long recovery. Luckily I had a wonderful mother in law who was able to ...
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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...
VBAC And Child Spacing
So, hopefully I can avoid a c-section next time because the recovery was not fun . My hubby and I have decided to wait a bit before trying for #2 so we can ...
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- I had a C-section with my first after 27 hours of labor and pushing for 3 and 1/2 hours. I was able to go VBAC with my next two and they were great but I would recomm...
- Dear R., I applaud you for wanting a VBAC this time and I would seek out a doctor that would honor your requests. Always remember.....this is your birth. I don't th...
- HI R.! I think my doctor told me that you should have your kids at least 18 months apart. We had a little "whoops" situation and were pregnant when my oldest was onl...
Recovery Experiences After Tummy Tuck
Another thing that really helped me with the recovery - in the weeks and months before the .... OK, basically a tummy tuck is like having a c-section. ...
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- I've heard that the whole thing is very brutal to the body and sometimes the scar left behind isn't that pretty either. Just recently a very close friend of mine almo...
- OK, basically a tummy tuck is like having a c-section. It should take about a month for you to be able to lift anything (including your children) that means no liftin...
- Kate, Do not do this procedure unless you are completely done with having children and you are within 10 pounds of your ideal weight. Having more kids, you are at r...
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 ...
Desperately Need OBGYN That Will Deliver TWINS Without C-section! PLEASE HELP!
Oct 28, 2009 ... prefer vaginal delivers or c-section too, cause of the recovery ... I had also planned to have a natural birth - a C-Section was not ...
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- Congratulation N., I believe you do need to find a Dr. that you are comfortable with and one that is willing to do a vaginal delivery if there are no complications....
- It has been a few years (5 or 6), but a friend had her twins (both were head down) vaginally with Dr. Betty Edwards who delivers at Methodist Willowbrook or Houston No...
- I had twins 17 years ago. It was also my first and I too felt so blessed. The Dr I had then, through Kelsey Sebold and still do, said wait and see. At 13 weeks it i...
Considering VBAC and Experience or Advice
Sep 15, 2009 ... Read all 9 responses: "I had a C-section with my first child after ... very possible to have a successful VBAC after 2 csect The recovery is ...
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- For a healthy mom, the bennefits of a VBA2C definitley outweigh the risks of another c-section. I think your problem may be finding a provider in the area who'll be...
- Hi M., I also had 2 C-sections--first was just like yours--days of labor and then failure to progress, so C-section. The second was due to complications with my bl...
- Your doctor may feel that 18 months is not enough time to Recover for a VBAC, but most Doctors are against VBACs for the slight risks they have. Most women CAN have a ...
