Can someone tell me about a C-setion,like how it feels?

Question

I want to do natural birth but ..I'm scared which one is better.

Answer 1

Don't have one unless it's necessary for the baby or you. It's a major operation and it takes longer to heal than natural. You don't feel pain from the procedure while it's being done, but you will sure feel it afterwords! Trying to walk around, sit up straight, and even rolling over in bed can be difficult. You don't realize how much you use your stomach muscles until it hurts to do so. Because you were cut open, you also run a higher risk of infection. Go with the natural, it's the way we were made!

Answer 2

It's always better for a "natural" birth as long as there are no complications for mom or baby. You will recover much quicker from this. Yes, it's a lot of work (that's why they call it labor) and more than likely your bottom will be sore for awhile, but it won't be too long as long as you listen to the docs and nurses and do what they say.

Do not be afraid of a c/section either though. That is used in emergency situations or if there are other complications. The up side of this is most of the time you don't go through labor (unless you're like me and I pushed for 3 hours before going for mine) and your bottom isn't sore....but your stomach is very sore.

Let me change that, it's very, very sore. You get over this too though. It's the same as a natural delivery. You listen to the nurse and doctor's and do what they say and you will recover much quicker.

Everyone is different and handles pain differently. I was put to sleep during my c/secion so I didn't feel anything while it was going on. I've worked in Labor and Delivery and have known people that have the epidural during their delivery and they say you do not feel any pain; however, you do feel the pulling and pushing, which took them a little bit to get used to.

I don't have a reaction to what they give me to put me to sleep so I don't ever get sick in recovery. Some do, but they usually give you medication to help with that so it doesn't happen.

Most doc's will put a binder around your stomach after the c/section and you're stitched up. After a day it comes off and you have to support your stomach yourself (and do support it!).

You're first time up will be the hardest. Use a pillow or blanket to support your stomach and stand up slowly and straight. Keep doing it because even though it hurts, it hurts less and less each time you do it. Make sure to take pain medication about an hour before you get up for the first time too. Not to scare you, but just so you know you are normal...that first time you put your feet on the floor and stand up, I felt like my insides were going to fall out of my stomach! I had my c/section incision from my belly button down to the pubic area..not the bikini cut..because it was an emergency. I don't know if others felt this or not. I also had a gush of blood, which is normal. While you are laying the blood pools up in your uterus and then when you stand it moves it so that it comes out...perfectly normal (so make sure you have a hospital gown on and old house shoes or hospital house shoes so you don't mess up your good things!).

I was only sore for about a week. Sure there was occasional twinges, but nothing serious. I did have problems wearing any pants with a zipper because it went right over my incision, but if you have a bikini incision, that won't happen.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I have had 4 C-sections and I prefer it that way. I was terrified of riping down there so when the doctor had to take my first baby by ceserean I was very happy. The doctor has to put a cathedir in you and then you get a shot in your lower back to numb you from your head to your toes. Then they cut you open and push the baby out. The healing part is a little longer. If you do C-section, don't eat heavy foods until you have gone #2 first and know you can. My babies were small so that didn't hurt when I nursed. Good luck on your decision.

Answer 4

You will recover much faster from a natural birth - but natural birth can include meds for discomfort. Please don't be scared, I had five kids, and I'm still here. There are classes that you can take that will set your mind at rest regarding the birthing process, and don't listen to old wive's tales - everyone will have one, and they just love to spread them around to anyone who's pregnant.
The C-section is not a really good option unless it's a medical necessity - it takes a lot longer to recover from.
For some women, giving birth is like a walk in the park, and for others it isn't. But the reward of being awake and seeing that baby for the first time is indescribable.

Answer 5

I had a c section with my son. They will give you something to numb you and you will have an anestisiologist in the or with you. they open you up and take out the baby. you have the option of whether or not you want to stay awake for it and if you decide you dont want to stay awake half way through it they will put you out. they will stitch you up and put you in a room. You will be very sore and possibly have some gas pains. when you go to stand up take it very slow cause you will most likely experience pain and dizziness. they will put you on a pain medication and you will be in the hospital for 2 to 4 days. Natural birth is recommended if it is possible. from what my sister who has had 5 children naturally without drugs has told me the head is the hardest part and after that it is a breeze.

Answer 6

I have had 2 c-sections. It is strange because you are numb but you don't feel anything but pressure. The worst part is trying to get up and walk the day after surgery but I found I healed fairly quick. My sister had natural birth with her two and it took her longer to heal because she had a hard time sitting and what not.
The scar isn't bad, I would probably have another c-section before natural.

Answer 7

natural is better I am on my 3rd pregnancy right now. I went natural my first and had to have a c-section my second. your doctor may not let you have a c-section unless you need to. the healing is much better natural, and easier. the way your stomach looks and feels after is better natural also. don't be scared. when you have the baby natural, once the baby and one more push for the placenta, you are done. just have to shrink. if you get a c-section, you have to deal with a healing wound and, the pain and healing process of that along with the adjustment of dealing with a new baby.
Make sure you breastfeed. it is best for both you and baby! congratulations!
blessed be.

Answer 8

I had emergency C-section for my son, and it was not bad, it just hurts when trying to sit up or if I moved too fast but I healed quickly and quite well. My son is almost 16 months old now and I've never had any problems. If I were to have another child, I would consider another c-section.

Answer 9

They put you on the operating table with the lights like you see on tv. The dr. gives you an epidural (mine did) and have you lay back. they strap your arms down, (don't panic) and before you know it, they are pulling the baby out of you. You do feel pressure, i felt chest pain and i cried. its normal. once you hear your baby cry, you forget everything. just make sure you hold your baby as soon as you can afterwards. I couldn't until the next day (we were sick). You are really sore as hell afterward, can't poop, barely can pee, and the gas!! your dr. is used to these things, so don't be embarrased about telling him you can't poop. it hurts to walk, you will hurt for about 3 more weeks. take it as slow as you can. don't be afraid to ask for help. putting your shoes on will be hard, driving is hard, pretty much everything.

Answer 10

I think you should ask him out, it sounds like he really likes you, and if you dont you might spend a long time imagining or fantasizing what it would have been like if you had asked him, and he said yes. Believe me, its much better to see than to spend weeks, months or even years trying to forget him also from what it sounds like, he also really likes you, but is also really intimidated by rejection, "so he offered to be my date if I couldn't find a date" c'mon, im a guy and I can see that hint drop from a mile away. bottom line, you should tell him your feelings, before it's too late.