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C-section with Second After First Suffered Shoulder Dystocia
Sep 15, 2009 ... Have any of you had a c-section after a vaginal birth—how were they different? .... It may help you keep from getting sick and improve healing later. ...
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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...
Pregnancy After C-section
Read all 5 responses: "Does anyone have experience with a pregnancy less than a year after a c-section? What complications (if any) did you have?"
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- Hi B., Yes, I became pregnant with my daughter about 5 months after my son was born via c-section (not planned) :-)!! I did not have any sort of complications due ...
- Hi B.! I was pregnant with my 2nd child 10 months after I had my first c-section, and I am glad to report that I had no complications during my pregnancy. However,...
- I had two c-sections 15 months apart. First one healed and i was out taking walks with the baby at two weeks. When I was in the hospital for the second the insision zi...
Numbness After C-section
In fact, 2 years after my c-section now, I still get pain there, if scratched. ... I often get phone calls from patients after a c-section or abdominal ...
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- N., Don't worry. If you're not numb there great for you!! Eveyone is different, depends on how many nerves were involved, that's all. Congrats on the baby!! R.
- hey i would of been happy not to be numb...as long as it doesnt hurt i wouldn't worry. i would think that they sewed everything back up right. my left side doesnt mo...
- I think you are fine. I remember being a bit numb at the site for months afterwords, but my son is now 2 and I am no longer numb. Maybe ask your ob if you are concern...
Seeking Help from Other Moms Who Had C-section
I feel for you and hope everything starts healing quickly. ... I am so sorry that you are having this trouble after your c-section. I had two c-sections ...
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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.
Exercise After C-section
Did anyone start exercising soon after c-section? How soon? .... Even though you are feeling better your body is still healing and it takes a long time. ...
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- No C-section advice here...just wanted to say CONGRATS on your new bundle! Enjoy her. p.s. I think it would be safe enough to begin with some walking....?
- I would say trust your paranoia and follow doctors orders. You just had major surgery following 9 months of body changes. It is great that you are feeling well, but ...
- Hi, I had two sections and the thing about your abs afterwards this that you don't have any! They cut through all the muscles and it takes awhile to heal beyond just...
Is Having Three Babies by C-section Safe?
My healing was a little better. With my final child I was up and walking and .... Next question: VBAC - Vaginal Birth After C-section, Anyone Done This? ...
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- I have no personal expereince with this as I had a vaginal birth, however, my mother had 3 children via C-section (she never had a vaginal birth) and ther only long te...
- I had a friend who had 4 c-sections. Although her doctor said that it was a good thing that she was getting her tubes tied. I think mostly because she was having suc...
- I just had my third c-section. It was fine. I had some concerns because my last one was a c-section with twins and my uterus was so thin and beat up from it but when...
Problems After C-section?
After the c-section and when I was in my regular room, we noticed my right .... My only suggestion would be to look into alternative healing methods to help ...
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- WOW...I personally have never heard of that happening at all! I have had 2 c-sections (most recent one just 4 months ago) an I have had other issues with them but neve...
- Oh hunny let me tell you. My first daughter i had an emergency c-section.and three,yes three weeks later i had my gallblader removed.it was awful because i was still r...
- Hi J. - So sorry you have had so many difficulties. I had a very traumatic birth experience and a hard time recovering too (won't get into details). I finally came ac...
Exercise After C Section
Be cautious....as I was too active after my c-section in my young days...so I kept myself from healing internally. The doctor will give you other safe ...
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- i would follow your doctor's advice. Having a baby, especially by c-section is a major event, and you need to recover. Eating healthy and walking will help you lose ...
- Listen to your doctor no matter how good you feel or what you think you can do. I have had 3 c sections, my second baby was a premie and I just couldn't stay away from...
- Listen to your doctor!!! Your body is still healing, even if you feel good. You don't want to end up with a hernia. Walking is great exercize, I take my kids for wa...
C-section Recovery
I remember up to about 9 months after the c-section doing dishes and having the incision sight still tingling feeling. It does go away. ...
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- Once I was past healing of the incision, I would massage the scar area to help the build up of the bumps. It helps to do in the shower or with lotion. Does not take lo...
- I had an unplanned c-section almost 3 years ago and have a planned one scheduled in 7 weeks. I took the pain medicine only when I was in pain and took half of the dos...
- Congrats, P.! I've had two babies via c-section - one unplanned and one planned. The recovery can vary quite a bit. I think that you could try going off the pain med...
How Soon After C-section
I was wondering if anyone has been told how long after a c-section they .... It take approx 1 year for the body and hormones to go thru the healing and ...
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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.
