Hi I'm 3 months pregnant & my doctor has already decided to give me a c-section due to the fact that I have

Question

already had two children and have had a tough time with both & I also have a lung condition called blebs..I believe that's how you spell it lol! Are c-sections as bad as they say...Thanks for the help!!

Answer 1

I had a section with my daughter and it wasn't that bad at all. I had a great doctor. Some of the best advice I received was to get up and moving as soon as possible. I got up and walked about 5 hours after my section and ended up healing really quick. I even went home the day after my section.

Answer 2

I had a c-section, and my short story is at the end of my answer.

C-sections are fine if you and your coach are prepared; that means physically and mentally. Though you know you can't birth your baby, your body doesn't.And regardless if it is a C-Section or a natural birth, your body is going through a lot, and will need to be in the best condition to heal up as best and fast as it can. So it is in everybody's interest (your, your baby's, your coach's, your OB, your family, etc) to keep you (Mommy) as healthy and strong as can be.

I suggest the following to prepare for CSection:
Do a birthing class (again) -These classes help psyche you up. Ask your OB/midwife, look at the library and online. And interview the instructors. But join one. (we liked Bradley, then interviewed instructors, and ended up with a truly wonderful lady.)

And do the same thing as you did for your other two kids: Eat right, Exercise, Rest when your body tells you to, Get comfy clothes (Ok, I went to the Big Men dept at WalMart and bought $5 cotton shorts. They felt great! And had deep pockets. With the maternity shirt on, nobody knew the shorts were Mens. This helped out with the tender tummy after the birth too.)
LIBRARY for books on CSections. Really helped me understand what was happening.

For after the C-section:
DO NOT HAVE 'GUESTS' DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS! I/My hubby turned away everyone not scheduled to help around the house because I and our son Steve had to rest. It was the rule for the first two weeks-and one of the best decisions we made. Everybody saw the baby at 4 weeks during the Baptism.
REMEMBER THE SQUIRT BOTTLE - the hosptial gives you a squirt bottle to clean yourself. It is wonderful, but people often forget it. Write yourself a note to remind yourself to get it. Infact, write yourself a list of things to bring/take home from the hospital.

Take the pain pills according to your pain, but don't go overboard.

Get plently of maxi pads and inexpensive big cotton underwear that you won't mind throwing away if there is an 'accident'-There will be accidents.

And then the regular after birth stuff: Secure people to do house chores -NOW, Rest when the baby sleeps, Have lunches and dinners prepared/planned, Be open to changes, be patient with yourself, your house, and your family, Make yourself bathe and go outside for fresh air every day.

(I found out at 37 weeks I needed a C-Section: my baby boy was 8 1/2#, and not flipping-his head was pointing toward my right elbow. Steve was born at 40 weeks, 10#, 22", alert & hungry. I was walking around the next day, and my scar healed up smooth, strong, and quickly. I credit it to following the diet, doing the preganancy exercises, and going into the birth with complete knowledge of what's going to happen.)

Answer 3

I don't know how bad "they" say Cesareans are, but the truth is that Cesarean deliveries are very, very common (~25% of all births), and the nursing and anesthesia staff at your hospital is doubtless very, very experienced at making mothers as comfortable as possible throughout the process.

Please don't lose sight of the fact that your doctor can't just decide to "give [you] a c-section". You are a free individual, and if you don't agree with your doctor's recommendation, just say so. You won't hurt his/her feelings, and if you're opposed to having a Cesarean, and really want to have a vaginal delivery, I am sure your doctor will go along with your wishes. He/she may, however, ask you sign some sort of consent form or waiver if you decide not to follow his/her advice.

Answer 4

well, from experience, a c-section isn't a bad thing, it's actually really quick and ur so numb that u don't feel a thing while the dr is taking out the baby, the only thing u'll feel is alot of pressure and movement from trying to get into ur uterus to take out the baby.

the healing process is another story!! it's somewhat painful and a serious recovery process but u get through it. trust me, i'm going to have another c-section in 3wks, so good luck sweety.

Answer 5

They aren't that bad. The only thing that I hated was not being able to hold and pick up my other child. You are only supposed to lift and carry the new baby for 6 weeks so you don't chance tearing your incision. You will need some help to care for your other children. If Your husband works full time like mine then see if a family member can come over and help with the other kids and make meals and such. It's not easy to accept help but you will need it. I had to swallow my pride and let my grandmother help me.
Congrats on the new baby and good luck!

Answer 6

My sister-in-law and I both had babies the same month. Mine was c-section and hers was a very long, difficult labor. I recovered much faster than she did. It's not that bad, just make sure you have some help at home since you have other kids to take care of.

Answer 7

I had an emergency c section first time round and replaced into given a call for the 2d delivery - I opted for a planned c section with my 2d baby. They informed me that i might want to attempt labour if i wanted to, yet that they does no longer enable it flow on for extraordinarily lengthy by using negative aspects of rupture. The planned c section with my 2d baby replaced into truly magnificent - a calm and desirable journey and it replaced right into a lot a lot less complicated to get over than the first emergency c section (which replaced into terrifying).

Answer 8

No Csections are not bad. It just takes a little while longer to recover due to the incision. I have had 2 kids by csection and would not have it any other way. Just make sure your doctor gives you a bikini cut. Good luck!

Answer 9

no they are not that bad....just longer recovery. I would rather have a c-section. I can't imagine pushing something out of my vagina. Anyways, my ob/gyn says a c-section is actually safer for the baby. This way it is not in "stress" being pushed through your cervix. Its less stressful for the mother and the baby.

good luck and congrats!!

Answer 10

Nope. C-sections aren't that bad. A little longer recovery time but it will be worth it to keep you and baby healthy.