C-Sect Decision

[*Belle*]

Hugs BK. Good luck today with them, hope it goes really well, talk to them, they will know whats best for you as they manage your anxieties. I can see how that caused PA hon. You also can get hypnotherapy done by your psych if they do it too, I had it done for anxiety of driving and it worked wonders.

Let us know how you go.

Bel
xxx

[Arimeh]

I had panic attacks with both my c-sections, and a slight panic attack with my VBA2C. It was only a slight one, because the next contraction took my mind off the panic attack cos it was bloody painful

I hated my c-sections because I hate being in hospital - that in itself was bad enough to make me have panic attacks. I had one the night before DD1 was born because they weren't sure if she was going to make it, and that scared the heck outta me.

BUT - I also had panic attacks leading up to the birth of DD2 because I was scared shiatless of what was going to happen.

I think either way you probably will have a panic attack, so one mightn't be a better option than the other IYKWIM? I think focusing on the reason why you are having a panic attack and managing them when they happen is probably the only thing you can do, cos like I said, you might have a panic attack with either choice.

I hate panic attacks. they suck.

[deletedit]

My partner has GAD and the uncertainty of the date was freaking the poor lad out, as well as fear that the new baby would be as awful to deal with as DD#2 was.

Fortunately bubs arrived quickly in the middle of the night when my parents were going to visit anyway so didn't put anyone's routines out and is a very good baby, and partner is back to normal anxiety levels

[BubbleKitten]

So I think I have made the decision to go ahead with and elective. My psychiatrist has recommended one, he definatly thinks it will be for the best. Despite the recovery being a PITA, he says it will be good for everyone to do everything for me.

Is it true that you vomit alot during a c-sect???

[teresa]

bk - i never vomitted once during mine. i have never heard of people vomittind during it either. i imagine tho it would be from the spinal/epidural that you will get.

[Mad Scientist]

Good to hear you are formulating a plan the friends I know who have had c/s haven't vomited x

[boobaloo]

nope, never vomitted.
congrats on making your decision
i agree about learning some calming excercises etc xo

[Ryatha]

I vomited after my c-sections. I also suffer A&D and took my AD's right up til delivery. As long as YOU are happy with the decision you make you will be fine. Yes the recovery is longer but having a know date should relive some of the 'unknown' anxiety.

Also staying in hospital for a little bit longer after birth they can monitor you for early PND signs. Not that I am saying you will get PND but it is good to have the drs/nurses keep an eye out for it.

GL