Caesarean General Chatter & Discussion #8

[plc1805]

Hi ladies - I have read the posts in this thread and I am very interested in everything you have to say. I am likely to have a c-section at the very end of the year or early next year. I had an unplanned c-s with DS after being in hospital for 30 hours and being only 5cm dilated and the hormone drip used (can't remember the name) was putting bubs in distress. So that ended my only chance of delivering naturally. It was inconclusive as to the reason I needed a c-s - probably either due to bubs size (4.1kg) or my size or both. It was evident from DS's head after birth that he had been quite stuck. My c-s experience after that was very positive and I was lucky enough to recover relatively well after it. My reason to have another c-s is mainly motivated by the 1% risk of uterine scar rupture - while low it is still a risk. Also, I may have a predisposition to having big babies and don't want my bub to potentially be at risk. My ob is open to both options of VBAC and repeat c-s. So that's me in a nutshell. As I said, I am keen to learn all that anyone has to say on the subject so that I feel more readily informed. Thanks also for the links.

[HotKim]

I've just had my first c-section (for medical reasons) after 3 vaginal deliveries.

Hopefully this won't go against the grain, but I had a positive, and empowering birth!!

I had to decide whether c-s was what I wanted which was the hardest part. In the end, either form of delivery carried risks (outside of the norm) for me and bubs so what I really needed was to be happy and feel confident about the choice I was making.

I nearly chickened out but duly showed up at the appointed time and went through with it. The day before I'd asked lots of questions about whether or not we would be seperated and for how long. I clearly stated my desire for my child not to leave me, that I wanted to be able to breastfeed straight away etc. In the end, bubs left my side (in hubby's arms) for about 10 minutes total and I was breastfeeding about 20 minutes after delivery which is about the same as after my vaginal deliveries.

I was very concerned about recovery but I was ready to get up less than 12 hours after. The staff made me wait till the next morning but I was on my feet just fine and in soooo much less pain than what I had anticipated. I left the hospital on day four and whilst I feel physically ready to resume my normal duties, I organised friends and family to help for the next four weeks and I'm determined to do as little as possible in that time to assist recovery.

I think I feel best of all that I made this decision, I accepted the risks and made my wishes clear and they were met. I simply cannot imagine how I would feel if the decision were forced upon me.

[*charmalea*]

with regaruding MA c/s i think my hossy is still far behind the times to let me do something like that , but its something i will ask them at the 34 week visit , the coc told me by 36wks i must have my answer ... i have to do antenatal classes aswell .....

why do i live in a small country town !!

[Captain]

Hi ladies

Hope you don't mind if I join in your chatter. I really need to talk to some others who understand that c-s aren't an easy option and why I'm so dissapointed to be having one.

I'm having one after complications with my first delivery that left my DD with a permanant injury to her arm. There is a risk of it happening again, or worse. My only chance for a vag delivery is if I go into labour before 35 weeks. Not much chance of that and also not good for bubby. So I'm dealing with the c-s.

From what I've read on BB, I think I have a good hospital in that bubby always stays with the mother, even in recovery. If bubs needs to go into care, they have dad stay with bubs. I went to an information session on the weekend where a midwife and aneathatist went through the whole procedure, risks and all, so I feel well prepared. I'm also glad to read some positive c-s stories.

[*charmalea*]

i had an ok c/s my recovery was fast , and had no complications , my c/s was for ds , his shoulder was in my plevis , not his head and the op went twice as long , they took him away and i didnt see him for about 1.5 hrs .... breastfeeding was hard ..

so the baby and mum side of things wasnt easy , but the op on my body went well ... does that make sense ??