Getting your tubes tied during c-section

[CathyS]

I am contemplating having my tubes tied (possibly at c-section). Has anyone had this done? Did the recovery seem any harder?

How were your periods etc later on? Would you recommend it?

[Mum0809]

My sister had her tubes done during a elective c-section. I was her support person. All what they did was put 2 stiches in them. Recovery was no different. She said she would recommend it. They will only do it during a elective not emergency c-section. I am thinking of having a elective c-section, if I do I was be asking to have mine done.

[Mum030709]

Can this be done straight after birth if no c-section?
I want to have mine done, but not sure how to go about it..

[CathyS]

I don't think they would do it straight after birth. With c-section, they are in there rumaging about anyway, so it's accessible.

You can always ask, but you'd probably have to wait 6 weeks is my guess.

[Mum030709]

Thanks for that Cathy..
Will have a talk to my doctor when I go see him next..

[tiggerandpooh]

cathy - I had mine done during my last c-section. recovery was no different, however, my period has been very painful since. i wish i hadnt had it done. do lots of research - I wish I had.