Cyst on Baby's Head, 33Weeks Pregnant

It sounds like you are very confused. I can't make a lot of sense out of this post. You're in Australia????

If the baby has a health problem they doc probably wants to do the c-section to keep the risk to a minimal amount. I would think that coming through the birth canal with a knot on it's head could make the baby get stuck or even rupture the cyst. I would go with the doc on this one.

My friend that had all of her 4 children by c-section nursed each one the day they were born I believe. I never heard her say that she couldn't. She was up and about the next day walking. She came home the 3rd day I think. It wasn't horrible either. It's just a small slit in the bikini panty line.

I don't know anything about cysts, but is it possible your doctor wants to do a c-section because your baby is breech? Most OB's in the US do not do vaginal births for breech babies. I realize it is possible to deliver some breech babies vaginally, but it is so dangerous. A c-section really is the best idea in most cases.

I had both my boys via c-section. My husband was with me, holding my hand. He could see our boys being born, even though I couldn't. (Our hospital has mirrors so that mom can see baby being born during a vaginal, so I did miss out on that ... but I also missed out on hours of labor!) He didn't cut the cord. I don't think he was disappointed, but I know many guys would be. I had a spinal block, so I was completely awake and aware.

I did nurse both of my boys while in recovery, but recovery is only an hour or two and baby does not need to eat that soon. Waiting a few hours after giving birth to breastfeed shouldn't cause any problems. Baby should be just fine.

Why wouldn't you bond with your baby just because you have a c-section? My oldest was born early and with jaundice and a couple of other issues, so he was whisked away to the nursery after that first feeding. He was immediately given a bottle (due to low glucose) and kept in the nursery for 10 days. I fed him every chance I had, but I was only able to do have the feedings. I pumped whenever I could, and he was exclusively breast fed for 8 months (well, 5 months and then solids and breast milk for 3 months). He and I have a very tight bond!

My youngest was also born via c-section. He spent most of our time in the hospital with me, and it was wonderful. I was just thinking about it last night when I was trying to get my now almost 3 year old to settle down and go to sleep (but that's a topic for another post). In the hospital I would nurse him and he would fall asleep. Then I would place him in the middle of my bed and just sit and watch him sleep. My husband wasn't able to spend much time with us, because he had to take care of our older son. So it was just the two of us for the most part. It was just so peaceful and precious. And we also have a very tight bond.

You still have a few weeks before the baby will be done. Maybe you could google some happy c-section stories. My oldest was an emergency c-section, but there was a time that he was transverse and we thought he would be a scheduled c-section. I read everything on c-sections I could get my hands on, and then he turned and we thought he would be a vaginal. I am so glad I did all that reading, because when faced with the reality of the emergency, my husband and I didn’t flinch. We just looked at my OB and said, “C-section!!!” We knew that was what we needed to do, and we didn’t want to waste any time getting our son out!

Inform yourself, try and stay calm and try to be at peace with the possibility of a c-section knowing that if that’s what needs to be done that you are doing what is best for your baby.

I am not sure about the cyst but my son was breech. Have you considered external version? I was not a great candidate but maybe you are. I decided against it and opted for the c-section, while my friend opted for it with her second and had a natural birth. While the recovery on a c-section is rough the actual procedure and what happens that day is really fine. Yes, the husband can not cut the cord but honestly, that just seems like a cheesy, token act that the husband does. As long as he is allowed to be with you in the delivery room and offer emotional support, that is what matters. They do take the baby away right after he or she is born and you stay in recovery for about an hour. Honestly, it was all so surreal, it was no big deal. They brought the baby to me an hour later and I nursed him just fine. I went on to nurse him for 2 1/2 years there so was clearly no issue! Recovery is very hard...but there is no guarantee that your vaginal birth recovery will be easy either, especially if you tear. You must do what is best for the baby. There are no gold medals given for child birth.

I'm sorry you are going through this, and I don't have any knowledge of this particular issue. But I do want to remind you that a vaginal birth squeezes a baby's head. I can't imagine that this would be good for your baby's head with this cyst on it. I would trust the doctors on this. You don't want the cyst to rupture or be forced into more tissue or anything that compromises the baby.

Dawn

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Congrats on your baby!! I'm sorry you are going through this. I don't have personal experience with cysts during pregnancy. So I don't have much advice to offer you....other than get a second opinion.

Having a c-section will not keep you from bonding with your baby. I have not lived in Australia nor dealt with doctors from Australia so I don't know why they would keep you from your baby until after recovery. Most women I know who have had C-Sections were walking the next day and holding their babies that day. I don't know why it would be so different. It's OKAY to ask questions and demand to see your baby!

Being breech has nothing to do with the cyst. It's just the way your baby is positioned in your uterus.

Again, I'm sorry you are going through this! I hope you are able to get a second opinion and all will be well!!

The recovery time they are concerned with is only the few hours just after delivery. I'm sorry that this is happening this way. But they will have your baby running tests and checking him/her out. This is a good thing that they will be ready for anything.

We all know people that have had multiple c-sections. It will be painful. But I've never seen a mom really complain much. The baby is all you will be remembering or caring about.

I've had 2 c-sections because both of my sons were breech. Are you delivering the baby in the US? At the hospital I delivered at, my husband was allowed in the room during the c-section. He cut the cord, the nurse cleaned up the baby, weighed him and so forth, then handed him to my husband. He had to be in the bassinet\cart to go to the room. When we got to the room, he stayed in the room with us. I was able to hold him right away and try to nurse to help my milk come in.

The recovery from scheduled c-sections isn't that bad. I was very worried about it with my first one and talked to my doctor about it. He said that most of the people that have a hard recovery are the ones that push for several hours without progressing and then have to have a c-section. You will need extra help for about 2 weeks, so if you can have somone stay with you I would suggest it.

With our second daughter, we had a cyst. It ended up dissolving during the pregnancy. So we didn't have to do a C-section.

Being breech has nothing to do with the cyst - that is how your baby is comfortable in the womb. My middle one, she loved to lay on her back at the bottom of the womb - my wife's belly looked odd because she was laying like someone was holding her.

A C-section might be necessary to avoid pressure on the cyst. If you are not comfortable with what the doctor says - please get a second opinion.

I have two sons. I delivered my first baby vaginally and had a C-section for my second baby because he was breech. The method of birth did not affect my ability to bond with my babies at all. In fact, I had an easier time nursing my second baby (the one born by C-section). They are both healthy, happy boys and that's what I care about more than how they came into this world. I wish you well with your pregnancy and delivery, however it may happen.

you need to get a second opinion, obgyns are far too quick to "recommend" a c section. some obgyns have a c section rate as high as 60 percent !! a c section is SURGERY.,therefore there is un necessary risks involved, risks that a doctor isnt going to tell you about.. until something unexpected happens.
K. h.

I have had demoid cysts on my overies and they are very painful. you really dont want it to rupture during delivery it can cause infection in both you and the baby, ie getting in his eyes lungs you really dont want that. I had a csect and it really was a breeze in therms of healing. as soon as they take out you cath get walking as much and often as possible it helps big time.also I found getting on gas x is a big help to bc they are cutting the gasses that flow through your body can get trapped in your neck and shoulder area that was the most painful for me, but the gas x helped and the walking. I never did the pain meds it looped me out and I was bf so I did not want to pass that along to dd. I took extrastrength tyl/mot every 4 hrs it helps. gl you will do fine.

I had PLANNED an all- natural, don't even touch me birth. I GOT a C-section under general. And I was totally ok and had NO problem bonding or breast feeding. I FIRMLY believe that the reason I had so little trouble was because even though the situation was totally out of my control was because I was educated, assertive and supported enough that I felt in control of the DECISION making despite the situation.

You've got several weeks, use them to learn as much as you can about dermoid cysts. Check out www.spinningbabies.org for more information on breech babies and positioning. Learn all you can about breast feeding after a c-section, go too some LLL meetings, get support lined up in advance in case you get off to a rough start. Then do a whole bunch of if this/then that planning so you arer prepared to make decisions as you go along. AND be sure your support people (I had a good friend and a doula AND the medical staff aree all aware of the plans (For example part of my plan was IF they thought Isaac needed supplemented before I was awake to nurse THEN they'd check his blood sugar first and IF it really was low THEN they supplement by finger feeding or syringe or tube, NOT bottle)

Bonding is primitive and instinctive and has to do with smell-not the method in which the baby is delivered or acquired as in adoption. You will not only bond with your baby-you will be able to go up against 5 grizzly bears to protect him!! Or worse! Listen to the doctors-they clearly do not want any stress on the baby because of his condition-he is going to be so happy(and hungry) to see you! xoxo!

I had my first child at about where you are now, 32-33 weeks, he was breech and in those days with no sonograms, etc. it was too late to do c- section so I had him vaginally. I went on to be allowed to deliver 2 other breech births vaginally. Today they wouldn't do that. The kids were fine and I was happy to not have a c-section. I still wouldn't want one but family members had them for specific reasons and all did well with it. I would not hesitate to have one if it meant no pressure on the baby's head or on the cyst. You will still bond with your baby. Back when I had my first breech preemie I couldn't hold him for 3 weeks. The day before he came home I got to feed him a bottle. Things have changed here so much thankfully but I did bond with him fine. This is your little baby and you will love him when you see him and then to get him home all will be well. Your little baby will need you and depend on you and love you no matter how he got here. Hopefully the cyst will be taken care of easily and not a problem.
You still have time to go and so try not to worry about things and enjoy the last of the pregnancy and just trust God to take care of the situation.

Congrats on the impending addition to your family! I don't have any experience with c-section or cyst but wanted to echo what others have said about bonding. I delivered my dd vaginally but she was whisked away because they had lost her heartbeat and needed to make sure all was well. Not what I had planned because like you I wanted that immediate bonding experience. I had no reason to worry and you don't either. It will happen quite naturally :) If all is well with the baby after birth how about Daddy taking a turn at the bonding while you recover? Good luck and try not to worry.