Hi Scooby,
I can understand why you would be inclined to have a c/s given your circumstances. When I go for round 2 I would like to try for VBAC but as I have already had a c-section the chances are I may need another c/section therefore there are things I would do before the birth to prepare for that option. The thing I remember the doctor saying is that I was healthy & that would go a long way to helping with the recovery.
I would express the colostrum so that there is some for when I am in recovery (they give it to the bubs via a syringe generally to avoid the nipple confusion that can occur with a bub). This would also have to help with bringing in the milk. I would do some searches on BB there seems to be some natural things like alkivite & Fenugreek & flaxseed oil that you can have on hand if you need do to boost your milk supply. Be fit, now this doesn't mean doing marathons but do some gentle exercises & be active, I tried to walk most days - this includes incidental walking eg to the shops, around the shops etc... I did tummy excercises where you pull your belly into you to help the muscels. I mostly got my inspiration from the pregnancy books I got in the hospital showbag you get when you book into the hospital & from the antenatal classes. I wasn't obsessive or anything but tried to do some every few days for about 10 - 20 mins, it wasn't always all at once either I would do 1 set of exercises & then some later.
Be prepared - which is what you are trying to do, read up on some pain managment. Check your hospital policy to see if DH can stay with you overnight if that is an option if you have someone to watch your DS especially for the first night or 2. My DP didn't stay overnight but he was there for as long as possible & a great help.
Remember - take your pain medication when it should be taken to keep on top of the pain, as my dr explained that way you can recover quickly. Try to get up as quick as possible after the op. Always breath. If you are having difficulties picking up bub the midwives are there to help you, don't be afraid to buzz them to come & get your bub for you that is their job afterall.
Anyway GL with whatever you decide & I hope this helps. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
NJD: Thanks so much that is all the type of info i am after and it all makes total sense. Im actually abit of a gym junky and stopped for a little while because i got hyperstimulation from the ivf meds i started back for about 4 weeks but my 12 week scan showed my placenta was lying very low and i have had some spotting, so my ob has banned the gym in the meantime but hopefully they will let me back soon, BUT i will keep walking. Sorry to keep buggin you but what pregnancy books did you have i just cant seem to get any info, i think i must be looking in the wrong place!? Once again thank you.
Scooby, first of all sorry you had such a difficult birth with #1.
Just wanted to say my stepmother had 3 c/sections for reasons I won't go into, always recovered amazingly well - I was surprised to find out that recovery is 6 weeks as she always bounced straight back and after a week in the hospital was at home looking after her kids and showed no ill effects at all. All three were fully breastfed from Day 1. So I think it just depends on the person, and you can have a swift and full recovery and establish BFing after a c/section. If you have decided this is right for you (and to be honest, in your shoes I would do the same) then go ahead and be confident that you will recover quickly.
My hospy want to take my baby at 38 weeks, but this is because of risk of uterine rupture (pffft)
So they want me to avoid labour completely.
Do you need to avoid labour?
Pixie: thanks for that, yes i think a psitive outlook and getting back into things (slowly of course) may be the best way, i aprreciate your support thanks. Good luck too not long to go
MTT: yes its on my list of things to ask my ob at next appointment, it definately sounds good if you can go that way it makes total sense, thanks and good luck to you.
My ob has actually said that if the baby comes early 37 weeks i may be able to try a VB not sure how i feel about that as im not sure how great it is for bubs to come that early, DS was 2 weeks over ! but would love to go a VB.
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