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Pregnancy After C-section - Did You Wait Less than the "Prescribed" One Year?
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on September 2, 2009
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Hi! I was wondering if anyone on this forum has gotten pregnant earlier than the "prescribed" duration of one year - and if so, how the pregnancy was in terms of heal...
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- Wow. This is a tough one. The World Health Organization recommends three years between kids as the optimal birth spacing. Obviously, here in America, we have access...
- Hi J., Are you completely healed from inside out from your C-Section? If you are, you can go ahead and start trying. If not, I'd wait until completely healed. ...
- I know lots of people (including myself) who got pregnant less than a year after having a c-section with no problems at all and I don't know anyone who has had a problem.
C-section
Asked by T.C. from Little Rock
on September 2, 2009
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I recently had a baby by c-section.What I have noticed is that when I lift my stomach, the fold of the incision has a smell to it. I wash there every time I shower and...
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- I had that same problem and it ended up being an infection. they gave me medicine for it and it dried it up. its because of the incision and you are really not getting...
- I don't think I would play around with that. If I were you I would call the doctor. A smell on a wound might mean infection and that is a pretty sensitive area. I w...
- Smells are usually indiciative of infection...might want to call your doctor!
Newborn & 14 Month Old
Asked by A.H. from Washington DC
on February 17, 2008
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I'm wondering what it's like to come home from the hospital from a c-section with a newborn to a 14 month old. We have family keeping our son while I'm in the hospita...
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- Just like Dianne said, you are having major abdominal surgery! Yes, you definitely will want help. You won't be able to lift your 14 month old and you will want to g...
- It is doable just different. I have 3 14 months between the first two and 16 between the second and the third. I work my husband stays home . Planning is key. Give you...
- Hi A. - I was in the same situation as you a few months ago. For me, recovering from a c-section the second time around was much more difficult and took longer. On to...
Doula Recommendations?
Asked by J.O. from Kansas City
on March 10, 2009
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a good doula that would help with a delivery at Olathe Medical Center? I had a c-section the first time and would like to better...
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- My doula (Sally Riley) is on the list the other poster provided. She was fabulous and I delivered at Olathe so I know that she will go there (at least she did 7 ...
- I highly recommend a doula. I had one for my first, and not for my second (but I delivered at the Topeka birth center) and now I will for my third. First and third w...
- Sorry I don't have any recommendations but there is the KC doulas that has a website: http://www.kcdoulas.org/index.html Best of Luck!
3 Days Post C-section and Retaining Water & Engorged!!!! AGH!!!
Asked by K.C. from Atlanta
on February 15, 2008
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Had third C-section just this past Monday 2-11 and was discharged from hospital on 2-13. Today I have ankles the size of my calves and my hands are so swollen that I ...
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- Hi K., First off, call your OB-GYN right now, about all three issues, but especially the water retention. I had the same problem with the water retention after...
- CALL YOUR OBGYN!!!!! And make sure you tell them how you're feeling mentally.. They can give you some zolof or something to make you feel better!!!!
- K., my advice is to call your doctor asap. Good luck
Thinking About Another Baby - No Maternity Coverage
Asked by E.S. from Dallas
on August 14, 2008
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Hi Moms. Hubby and I are thinking about having a baby. We currently have Unicare (no maternity). Hubby is a contractor (so no coverage through work) and my job does...
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- You might very well qualify for maternity medicaid insurance. It wouldn't hurt to fill out an app and see if you qualify or call a medicaid office, give them your inf...
- I just had a C-Section this year with no insurance and it was much less than that. Call around and ask for "cash pay" plans. Yes, you can use your credit cards. The...
- If you speak to your OB/GYN, they often have a "private pay" price that is affordable, whereby you make monthly payments up to the month of the due date. Also, if you...
VBAC Doctor
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on August 11, 2009
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So I'm 9 weeks pregnant with Kidlet #2. My first was a c-section and I'm really against having another one, unless absolutely necessary. Now I've been having a VERY ...
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- Hi A., Sorry, but I wasn't able to read you full request but just thought to mention my midwife who is amazing. I will be considered highrisk soon when I am pregnant...
- Hi! I don't know what part of town you live in but I had the BEST doctor in the entire world and had a VBAC. His name is Dr Douglas MacFarlane (sp?) and his practice i...
- A.- I had a vbac w/my 2nd. My doctor is Dr. Brenden Mitchell w/Women's Care. They have an office in Shawnee Mission and Overland Park. He let me decide what I want...
When Will I Get My Period After a C-section?
Asked by L.V. from New York
on August 1, 2009
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I had a c-section 7 weeks ago and bled for about 4 weeks, which I know is normal. I was wondering when I will start my regular monthly period? How long does it typical...
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- Hi L., Congratulations mommy. I'm not sure if it is any different with a C-section. I had five vaginal deliveries and if you are nursing you may not get a period until...
- L., Congratulations! Any time. I had mine back the 1st month (thought I was supposed to get a reprieve for nursing? nope!) Can be anywhere from 0 - 12 months ...
- Hi L., I've never had a c-section, but I do believe that it can take anywhere from 3 months to 6 months to start getting your regular monthly again. Unless you are br...
C-section Complications?
Asked by J.W. from Hartford
on January 11, 2007
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My daughter, now 9 months old, was born at 30 weeks by emergency c-section. I am currently 10.5 weeks pregnant with #2 and will also need another c-section for this bi...
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- Do you have to have another c section because of a medical problem? I have had three c sections, and besides an unsightly scar, belly it has been ok. The sensations ...
- I had a c-section for both of my boys. The first was emergency and it was a nightmare just like yours. I had my second son only 19 months after my first and he was a p...
- Hi there. Pardon me for being late responding to your question. But I found it strange for someone to have those sensations after a c-section. I have had 4 children by...
About Have Ing C-sections
Asked by C.D. from New York
on January 22, 2008
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I'm having a baby 12 yrs later and this one is alot different my first 2 were born natural, this baby i will be having a c-section and I'm so afraid I had surgery befo...
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- I'm not going to tell you it's easy, My c-section was painful. But it took me a little over a week to feel better. It also depends on the person. You'll be fine just...
- I had two c-sections. My first was supposed to be natural - my water broke on Sunday night and on Tuesday morning - the baby was not coming down - her head was sidewa...
- I had my 1st naturally but I had and emergency c-section for my 2nd and scheduled c-section for my 3rd. The emergency section was fine because it happened so fast tha...
