My first baby was born vaginally, and I tore because he was like 9 pounds and it was a bad tear! I bled for 3 months straight afterwards, had to stitches and it sucked.
I was wondering if I ever had anymore kids if it is a better idea to go with a c section?
2006-10-11 15:32:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
My first baby was a c-section, but back then they let us try for vaginal births after c-section. My second child was born vaginally and he had big shoulders which resulted in a lot of tearing, but I still thought it was tons better than the c-section. My 3rd & 4th were born vaginally and came out pretty easily. Unless there is a sign that your new baby is going to be bigger than your first, I'd stick with the vaginal birth. C-sections are surgery and can result in all sorts of complications.
2006-10-11 15:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A C-section is majory surgery, with a much longer recovery time and a much higher risk of complications, especially infection and blood clots. Also, the risk to the baby is much higher as you have to use various anesthetics.
Next time, talk to your Dr. about the possibility of episitomy if it looks like you will tear again. Or do some research on homeopathic and midwifery. My mother in law (a homeopath, registered OB nurse and certified midwife) suggested peritineal massage throughout my pregnancy and during delivery and it helped tremedously.
Finally, bleeding and spotting can last for up to 12 weeks after any delivery...c-section or otherwise. And if you think half a dozen stiches suck, try having a long line of them after a c-section! With the vaginal delivery sitting was tough, but with a c-section, laughing is going to be hell!
2006-10-11 16:45:48 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C-sections suck, too.
Especially if you have older kids at home, because they're really needy when you bring home a new baby, but you can't lift them, or walk any kind of distance, or drive, or do ANYTHING.
Plus, it will take a year for a C-section to heal completely.
I've had two C-sections due to preeclampsia and a skeletal abnormality, and I'd do ANYTHING to avoid getting chopped open again if I could.
Think about it: you're trying to avoid a small tear (albeit in a very sensitive area) by cutting a BIG hole in the middle of all your core abdominal muscles. Plus, two new studies on C-sections have come out recently. One showed that mothers who have C-sections, even when they control for risk factors, are THREE TIMES more likely to die in or immediately after childbirth than women who deliver vaginally. And the other showed that children born via C-section are much more likely to have problems, too, even when they control for risk.
I'm not knocking C-sections. I'd be dead without mine, and so would my older daughter. There are reasons to do them. But they ARE major surgery and they are done way too frequently.
There are techniques you can use to try and avoid tearing again. Talk to your OB/GYN.
2006-10-11 15:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG I wish I had my child vaginally our bodies are made for it. I had a c-section and its major surgery, you are in the hospital for at least a 5 days and that doesnt include the recovery you go through. I didnt feel 100% in the area until a year later. A c-section is best saved for emergency only (or any real problem). Remember every pregnancy is different, your next child could be 6lbs and come out in 1 push. Do more research so you know what exactly happens and what could happen when you choose to have surgery.
Good Luck :-)
2006-10-11 15:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by Thewraith98 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had both and let me tell you that your coochie is sore for a few days maybe even a week after a vaginal birth but with a c-section you can't even fart for close to a month without your stomach feeling like it's being ripped open again. Plus I had to go into recovery right after the c-section and since i was so sore i didn't get to bond with that baby as soon as i did with my other 2 babies. I had a vaginal first then a c then i chose to do a vaginal for the third.
2006-10-11 15:51:10 · answer #5 · answered by abcmom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 kids 15 months apart. With my first I endured some 30 hours of labor and ended up having to have a c-section. I was exhausted, groggy, it didn't seem like a great experience. With my second, I finally decided 1 month before my due date to have a scheduled c- section, and I am glad I did. Not only did I know what day we were going in, I could plan it out. I got rest before, didn't have to endure hard physical labor and I actually got to spend those first hours after the recovery room with my baby! It was a great experience! It all just depends what you still want to do.
2006-10-11 15:44:50 · answer #6 · answered by missytimsturgis4 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've given birth 6 times, my first was natural, second was emergency c- section, third, fourth, and fifth vaginal, and #6 was scheduled c section because #5 got his shoulders stuck after barely getting his head out, he was my biggest at 8.5lbs, but the fact that he almost died, and it was the worst pain in my life, (epidural wore off completely) made my decision to have the c section much easier. As long as you have help for 2 weeks after surgery...it wasn't that bad. By 2 weeks after both of my c-sections I was fine. Yes vaginal is so much better, but if there is a chance of this baaby being bigger or close to same size as last one I personally would most likely have the c section...I just don't like to take chances. (esp since my #4 baby was stillborn, and then almost loosing #5) Talk to your dr. and see what he/she thinks.
2006-10-11 15:52:49 · answer #7 · answered by Angie R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a c-section with my first (am expecting the second in a few months). The whole experience was not as scary as I thought it would be, though I did want to experience a vaginal birth. The recovery is probably the hardest part. You can't lift anything for weeks. I had a bit of trouble healing (with the incision), and my husband had to help me in & out of bed for a long time. I was lucky, as my husband was able to take his holidays as soon as the baby was born. Try to arrange to have someone available to help you out as much as possible, especially since you already have a little one at home. Remember, this is a major surgery. But please talk to your doctor for more details. And also, do you really want to pre-determine your child's birthdate?
2006-10-11 18:05:03 · answer #8 · answered by wendygirl1000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some places don't give you an option. My friend had c-sections with her children. It created a problem during her pregnancy with the 3rd because the scar tissue created an area of unsafe/thin wall for the baby. Causing her to be born early. She can not have anymore kids because of it. I recommend doing the exercises that help that area leading up to the birth. Make sure your doctor doesn't cut you to allow extra space. Some still do.
2006-10-11 15:43:21 · answer #9 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i understand your fears i had a 36 hour labor 4 hours pushing forceps and suction cup delivery and a huge cut with my 1st baby he was 7 pounds. I did not want that with my 2ed my doc WILL NOT do a elective c section so i had no choice my 2ed baby was 6 hour labor 1 hour pushing NO STITCHES AT ALL a tiny tear no forceps they whole thing went so much better. Don't just assume the delivery will be horrible 2ed babies are usually easier.
2006-10-11 15:54:50 · answer #10 · answered by ally'smom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋