What happens when you do the c-section?

Question

I'm afraid.

Answer 1

You asked another question about natural birth, so I'm assuming you don't need a c-section your just looking for opinions on different kinds of birth.

I want to recommend the book Spiritual Midwifery to you. It's an older book and is about women giving birth at home. Even if this is not something you would consider you should read the stories. All the women in this book are so positive about pregnancy and birth it will really assuage your fears. I read it when I was pregnant with my first and by the time I was done I couldn't wait to experience birth. The women in this book talk about giving birth to thier children with such joy you will wonder where the fear of pain ever came from, there are also some wonderful photographs of women going through labor with big smiles on their faces. Though I didn't have my girl at home, I did have her all natural and it was the single greatest thing I have ever done.

For some reason women these days are taught early on that birth hurts. We are taught to fear it and avoid it with drugs or surgery. But the truth is that birth is amazing and women are strong enough to bear any pain that may come along.

Good luck and don't worry women do this everyday in all kinds of different ways and they all have the same things to say at the end... they love their babies.

Answer 2

This is actually a very good question for your doctor. There are variations to this as each doctor has their own technique. Of course the basics are the same, you are given an injection to numb you, they shave you, insert a catheter, then make an incision through the layers of your abdomen to your uterus. Next, they make an incision in the uterus and take the baby out. Finally, they examine your uterus and fallopian tubes, but that back in then stitch you up.

The variations come with whether you get an epidural or spinal. They are very different. The spinal is a shot, the epidural is more like an IV in the back. Finally, how they close you up varies. They stitch the uterus and then either stitch your abdomen and add butterfly sutures or then use staples.

I have had 3 c-sections, done both ways. I much prefer the spinal and the stitch/butterfly suture method. I had staples with my first and when they removed them a week later that was the most pain I had been in in my entire life. Usually they remove the staples in the hospital, but I left 2 days after the baby was born so they stayed in a week. Also, since I was nursing my son they couldn't give me anything to numb the area before they removed the staples.

The c-sections in and of themselves are not bad and recovery is pretty quick. I was up the next day on all 3 of mine in the shower and went home 2 days after they were born. Of course standing up straight was tough because there is some pain, but when you see that bundle of joy that you just gave birth to you just seem to forget all about the pain.

Just remember that the fact that your child is born is important, not how it is born. I had emergency c-sections on my first two and then a planned one on my third and will also with this pregnancy. Had it not been for the c-section on my first son he would have died. So I am just so thankful that we have the knowledge to have these procedures when they are medically necessary.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Don't be afraid. It's insane but my husband and I laugh about it all of the time. They will numb you for the pain and the nurses and doctors will take such good care of you. And when it's all over, you will get to meet your awesome little baby!

You are in the operating room, the anesthesiologist will most likely give you a spinal injection. You'll be numb. That doctor will stay will you and monitor your vitals. the other doctor will be on the other side of this curtain they put up. You will only know what is happening because they will tug at your body to get the baby out. (That was the funny part.) If your significant other is with you, you can tell him how you feel like the woman in the opening scene of the first JAWS film, getting tugged indifferent directions. Okay, then you hear your baby cry and bring him or her to you. They finish you up and you go to recovery with your lovely child! The weeks following you need to be really careful not to lift too much. they give you prescriptions but I only took Tylenol. It's really not that bad. I am a wimp and I did great. I found out the morning before I went into labor that my baby was breech and so my doc said that he'd schedule me for a c-section, then I went into labor that day. Prior to that, we had planned a natural birth, so you are hearing from the person least likely to handle a c-section well. GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 4

I have had a c-section an emergency one at that. The scare is where only you, your better half, the doctor, nurses, and any one you want to show will see it. I am cut from hip bone to hip bone. It is little tiny red line now. You will be scared it is natural. Think good thoughts and talk to the doctor. My doctors talked about Elvis and Cars. I think the worst part for me was the getting very sick after it was done. I got very sick coming out of the operating room. The doc gave me some meds and I was fine. You might be sore for a while, and your lower stomach maybe numb for awhile. I couldn't bend over very well. They will give you meds for gas, because it is not as easy to pass gas after a major surgery, and it is very painful to have gas after a major surgery. Before you go in to have the c-section ask the doctor 20 questions. You will bleed less after a c-section, because they suck all the gross stuff out. Most women can bleed up to 6 weeks after giving birth vaginally. I only bled for like 2 weeks. Good Luck, and congrats on the new baby. E-mail me at [e-mail] if you have anymore questions or just want to talk. You will be fine and don't be afraid. Yes, I know easier said than done.

Answer 5

A C-Section is a short form for Cesarean Section-

It is a method used to deliver a baby and is a major abdominal surgery which can save both the life of the mother and the baby.

The surgery is performed by making an incision into the abdomen and through the muscular tissue, to expose the womb, and thus deliver the baby through this opening. As with any surgery there are inherent risks and complications, but it is generally quite successful.

Answer 6

You shouldn't feel any discomfort at all. You will receive an epidural, and then once you're completely numb, they'll begin a 20-30 minute procedure, ending in the removal of the baby from the womb through an incision in your lower abdomen. The most "discomfort" you should feel is a bunch of pressure and some tugging, but that's about it.

The after effects are more uncomfortable for some women, and recovery is often more protracted than a vaginal birth. But not to worry. You're going to be among about 25% of the population who does this every single year.

Happy baby day!

Answer 7

No need to be afraid, You discuss with the doctor about how and when it will be.At least you will know exactly when the baby is coming, no waiting for water to break and possibly no contractions(depends on how you plan on taking baby).You can either be totally knocked out or have a shot to where you are awake but no feeling from them taking the baby, a shot is given.I have had two kids c-section, never any labor pains either. I myself prefer the c-section.

Answer 8

The give you an epidural which makes you numb from the waist down. Then they cut your belly open either vertical or horizontal and cut open your uterus and take out the baby. Believe me, it sounds alot worse than it is. You're up walking later that day and are ready to go home in 2 days.

Answer 9

i have had a c-section its simple it take like 10-20 min and then it is all good.they cut you open then then get the baby then they stitch you up and the numb you so you wont feel a thing i have had 2 of them and its easy so do be scared it easy then having to push the little one out.good luck congrats

Answer 10

You will be prepped--shave, insert catheter, get you into gown. An epidural will be inserted into your spine to numb you from the waist down. After you are good and numb the doctor will cut down to the uterus, cut into the uterus, break the bag of waters, and remove your little one. They will suction and clean him/her and wrap her and give her to daddy. They will sew you up, clean you up, and move you to your room. It can be very scary but just keep your eyes on the prize!!!! Good luck and may God be with you!