Does anyone know if you are allowed to decide weather or not to have a cesearn or have natural. I know most women are scared of cesearn but I'm scared of natural especially after my last baby. The labor and delievry was fast but very painful. The doctor said I tore extremely bad so I was in pain for two weeks and had to go through labor my friend who had a cesearn was in pain for 2 weeks and didn't have to go through labor
2006-10-10 19:05:30 · 6 answers · asked by niknac 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, you can chose to go for C-section even if there is no other (medical) reason besides your fear. it si quicker and you can also have it performed under local anesthesia, so you are awake when the baby comes out and can enjoy the moment (as opposed to being fully sedated as during full anesthesia).
Recovery time is usually longer than after normal vaginal delivery, this is becuase at the end of the day there is a cut into your body (skin, abdominal muscles, uterus). This just means that you will need to take it easy with exercise and give it some time until you get the ok from your doctor.
And excuse me, Kitty, but who told you that you can not give vaginal birth after c-section? Read the topic VDAC (vaginal Delivery After C-section) in Yahoo Health.
2006-10-10 19:53:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhh.. excuse me Vandush, but read some of the state laws regarding VBACs, not all of them permit it. ( like Oregon for example ) .....
I had natural births ( my first natural delivering a 9.9 lb baby ), and my last delivery, being a c-section ( 8.6 lb baby ). I would by far recommend a natural birth over c-section any day. I too tore bad with my first one, it was a 5 hour labor, no medication and I had a 4th degree tear, so bad they had to make sure I didn't tear into my bottom. With a c-section there are so many other risks besides the grueling labor and pain.
In the mothers there could be increased bleeding, high risk of uterine infection, injuries to the bladder or bowel, possible blood clots in the legs, pelvic organs, or lungs. Breastfeeding is delayed or possibly not at all, there is no immediate bonding with baby. ( I didn't get to see my baby until 6 HOURS afterwards ).
In the babies there could be problems such as respiratory infections, sluggish or sleepy at birth due to the meds given to the mother to block the pain of the c-section, and in some cases the surgeon may actually cut the baby on accident while cutting into the uterus.
Of course .. there is also the risk of uterine rupture during labor with anyother future deliveries if attempting VBAC. In those cases both the lives of the mother AND the baby could be comprimised along with an inevitable hystorectomy to remove the ruptured uterus.
Like my case... I wasnt able to get the 'bikini' cut, I got the 'classic' cut, which is up and down. So now I will get an amnio at 36 weeks and then as soon as the baby is ready I will go in for another scheduled c-section. I won't even be allowed to contract due to the risk of uterine rupture with my type of cut.
Recovery after a c-section is no 2 weeks ( I wish ) .. You are not allowed to lift anything heavier than the baby for 6 weeks after, you are not allowed to bend over and lift anything either so you better have good support and someone to stay with you for a few weeks after you come home, especially if you will have other children.
Being able to just book any OR and the Doc.. I WISH.. what soap opera is the aunt in again? No doctor will just up and cut you open the minute they meet you .. hello.. lawsuit? A normal Obgyn won't even naturally deliver you unless they are familiar with your previous history or if it is in an emergent situation.
PLEASE !! Just opt for the epidural during natural delivery and forget the c-section!
2006-10-11 03:42:59 · answer #2 · answered by Fire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!! You are allowed to have an elective C-Section. Whats nice about it is that your Gynae will book you two weeks before your due date - you know exactly when you are going in and you can make arrangements around it! Not like a natural birth when everything is rushed and unexpected and everyone is walking on egg shells around you!
The recovery isnt too bad eith - just a bit of a sore tummy but nothing compared to grueling hours of labour! Go for it hun, you wont be sorry xx
2006-10-11 02:46:08 · answer #3 · answered by Chez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your choice, you can even book a room, date and doctor of your choice. Just remember that after you have a ceasearn you can't give birth naturally ever again.
2006-10-11 02:11:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a question best posed to your obstetrician. He knows your medical history and can give you all the facts if you can make such a decision.
2006-10-11 02:09:03 · answer #5 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your Dr
2006-10-11 02:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by John Scary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋