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Scared of C-section
Asked by N.N. from Chicago
on February 9, 2008
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I am writing more out of anxiety than anything else. I had my first baby by c-section and the spinal went too high, which made me feel like I couldn't breathe during t...
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- You will be fine!!! I had a planned c-section in September because of complications with my pregnancy and it almost broke my heart. I had always pictured myself as t...
- Hi sweetie, I can remember getting to the panicky point, as well. My c-section was much needed after a no-go on an induction that started when I was 8 days overdue...
- C-Sections are scary! I just had one at the beginning of December. Mine was easy. It was an emergency C so I was under general anesthetic, and don't remember anything....
C Section
Asked by M.L. from Portland
on May 25, 2011
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i know a lot of you moms had c sections, and i was just wondering was the experience good or bad and how was the healing process? vagional birth i know is ideal but it...
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- I've had one c-section and one vaginal delivery. I had an unplanned, non-emergency c-section with my first after 4 hours of pushing. I had never had surgery before...
- i think i would be very interested in a C section if I had your experience. i have only had one birth, via C section b/c baby was foot breech and couldn't be turned. ...
- Honestly, it was a breeze for me. I hesitate to say that, because I know it's not everyone's situation. It really was like I never had surgery. Very little pain, or ev...
VBAC Vs. Repeat C-section
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on September 14, 2008
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I am currently pregnant (second pregnancy, 3rd child) and due in October. I am struggling over whether to try a VBAC or just go with a c-section. I have read and hea...
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- I know from the research I read it stated that it is best if the deliveries are at least 2 years apart. From all that I read, this was the deciding factor for me (mine...
- I know everyone is gonna have some hot opinions on this one. I too am pregnant with my 2nd...they will be 18 mo. apart, had a c-section 1st one...doc recommended c-se...
- I've had 2 c-sections 15months apart and didn't have any problems...it was actually much smoother and the recovery time was so much quicker for me the 2nd time around....
Positive Stories on 2Nd C-sections
Asked by S.D. from Cleveland
on November 29, 2008
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Hello mamas! Awhile back I asked about my personal dilemma of choosing between an elected 2nd c-section (the first was unplanned, emergency) and VBAC...While it seems...
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- I think I may have responded to your first request, but my first c/s was unplanned also. I've had two planned c/s since the first, and the recovery from both were bot...
- Hi S.! I personally went with the 2nd C-Section option. My first was an 'emergency' in the sense that they tried to induce my labor for 3 days (being 10 days overd...
- I had an emergency C with my first and three years later did a repeat with my second. Recovery was in no way as hard as the first one, with the first C I pushed for 4...
Placenta Previa
Asked by S.V. from St. Louis
on July 6, 2008
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Hi ladies,
My friend and I are both due in december, 1 day apart. Unfortunately she had some bad news. She has placenta previa, where her placenta landed itself o...
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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...
Breastfeeding at the Hospital
Asked by J.K. from Washington DC
on September 30, 2008
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I am expecting a baby in January and I am determined to breasfeed this time around. I have a 15 month old and while in the hospital recuperating from a C-Section my mi...
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- When my daughter was born and I tried to breast feed but also didn't know what to do before my milk came in. The nurse suggested using a syringe to drip in the formul...
- I am doula on Fort Meade. I would be happy to answer your questions and put you in contact with great help. Give me a call any time. ###-###-#### J. Verdery
- Hello Good for you! (and your baby) I can tell you that my milk came in sooner with each pregnancy, and since you are having 2 so close together you will probably see...
