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Preparing for C-section
Just FYI, there's a great organization for cesarean prevention information and support in the Cleveland area if you're interested...... Helpful? ...
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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...
Should I Have a 3Rd C-section, or Try VBAC?
I also had an emergency Cesarean with my first child I am currently ..... Contact Mamapedia support. Thank you We have received your message and will reply ...
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- Everything I've read says it is not a good idea to try VBAC because the uterus wall (where the old incision was) can rupture or something. Especially after 2. If I w...
- B, I used Dr. Barrette in Claremore. The Claremore regional hospital was unbelieveably wonderful. With my first I had a midwife at home but after nearly 3 days, we h...
- Hi B., This is a subject very near and dear to me. Obviously each situation is unique, but here's my story... I was devastated when my ob/gyn told me I was go...
Anyone Have a VBAC After 2 C-secs??
Also, get support from other VBAC moms. ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) has an email group you can find at www.icanatlanta.org. ...
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- Good luck finding anyone who will allow you to v-bac after 2 prior c/sections. The risk is higher for a uterine rupture, due to the two incisions. You mentioned you wa...
- J., I'm not a health care provider, but I can tell you what I was told. If the first incision made on your uterus was vertical most Drs will not perform ...
- You may also want to look at the hospitals that you would be going to. I read up on C-sections during my pregnancy (I have only had one) but came across info that some...
Abdominal Hernia from Pregnancy
Jul 14, 2009 ... My baby was delivered my cesarean. ... your similar experiences and for the advice and wonderful support! .... Post-partem Support Belt ...
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- I have read testemonies from people who claimed that they took copper and the tissue repaired itself over several months. Be careful taking supplements until you kn...
- hi A. - i had an abdominal hernia post-c-section-pregnancy, had a surgical repair (stitch up, no patch) - and have LOTS to say but first i wanted to make sure you've...
- Hi A., After my 1st pregnancy (c-sect), my muscles did not go back together as they normally would. So, when I use those abdominal muscles, - I have kind of a protrus...
Need Advice on VBAC
I have a three year old son who I delivered Cesarean. ... I feel as though with the support of my family, especially my mom and sister, that I will be more ...
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- I have never went through a VBAC but am an RN. In the first pregnancy that you had I can only assume that the reason for not giving you pain medicine is that it would...
- Don't let anyone scare you into not having a natural birth! Your body is smarter than any man's brain when it comes to birthing (and pretty much every other biologica...
- K.: I have three children. a 22 yr old, a 19 yr old and a 13 month old. With my first 2 kids I was young and tough, i delivered them naturally without any pain meds. B...
Placenta Previa
Social Workers · Speech Therapy · Stages & Milestones · Support Groups ..... attend childbirth classes and cesarean section classes if they are available. ...
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- S., If the placenta previa does not migrate up into the uterus, your friend will have to have a c-setion. I know that is scary, but by not having it, she puts her lif...
- I have an 8 month old daughter (born in November 2007) and I was also diagnosed with this early on in my pregnancy even in the 2nd trimester. My Dr did not seem conce...
- Do NOT deliver the baby at home! I am an OB delivery nurse so I have some first hand experience with this condition. As much as your friend may be terrified of a c-sec...
Looking for a Good OB on IHC Healthcare Insurance
Apr 27, 2009 ... Check out the International Cesarean Awareness Network's Web site for more info about preventing an ... network support · Good Health ...
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- I have heard good things about Steven Johnson at Davis, but I don't know what insurance he takes.
- I'm sorry to hear you are unhappy with your OB. I think pregnancy is such a special time and moms should not waste any energy putting up with disappointing care. Good ...
- I don't know what area you live in, but in salt lake there is the avenue women's center. I went there for my last pregnancy (my daughter is 6 months) and saw Jeanine ...
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...
Help - Breastfeeding Is Excruciating!
Birth ended in a cesarean section and I was on pain meds for the first week. ... whoever you might need to help emotionally support you during this time! ...
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- Try taking a hot shower right before. As hot as you can stand it and let the water hit your breasts as much as possible. I know when I was breastfeeding my 2nd child h...
- Hi V., I don't know if they already told you to put a warm wash cloth on your breast to get some relife from the pain. After each feeding wipe off your breast.
- Hey there V.! First of all...DON'T get discouraged! As a first time mom of a now 8 month old baby girl who I am still breastfeeding for all but one feeding(now she get...
Failed Induction
Nov 21, 2009 ... For most obstetricians, a failed induction is an automatic cesarean when mom and baby show signs of distress. Then everyone thanks the ...
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- I was induced on my due date, and after about 14 hours was only dilated to 1cm. My doctor recommended a c-section since we knew my baby was measuring large; I went st...
- I don't know if this counts, but I had a similar experience. I had been induced twice before, and know exactly what it feels like. The minute ptocin hits me, I start...
- It's possible...I had two failed inductions, both almost 24 hours each (never stopped contracting the entire time I was home either) and had 5 ripinings (where they ju...
