C-Section?? Scared!!?

Question

Okay I am due on Monday and I had an appointment today with the doc. I still havent dilated, but I have effaced. The doc. schedualed a ultrasound for Monday because he said he thinks the baby is to big to fit into my birth canal. He has dropped just not fully because his head is big and he weighs alot, and I am to petite to fit him. So I have an ultrasound at 1 on monday and an appointment right after, they think that I will need to schedual a c-section right away. I had been having sharp pains and the nurses have wrote it off a thinking it was a bladder infection when my doc. said in fact it was him trying to move down and he cant. So he will either be here on monday or tuesday. How bad are c-sections compared to natural labor? Im kind of scared because I didnt even think of that as an option because they kept saying he is so healthy and I am doing fine. Well he is still healthy just to big for me, which is weird cause I dont have gest. diabetes. some advice about c-sections please

Answer 1

I had one vaginal birth and one c-section.

In my experience, the c-section was the easier (less painful) of the two. My first birth required a HUGE episiotomy which was very painful (as was the sewing back up) and as it turned out, didn't completely heal up the way it was supposed to.... I developed a fistula that required surgery about a year later. Very Very painful and slow to heal.

Just as much cutting with the c-section, but the area being sliced (abdomen) is much less sensitive than the vaginal-rectal area.

The only painful part of the post c-section is the gas that gets lodged in your bowels. Here is the cure: hot tea (with caffeine in it). Avoid drinking cold liquids - that just freezes the bowels right up. Drink hot liquids.

The c-section was a piece of cake.
Don't sweat it.

And don't feel bad if you can't do the 'natural' birth thing.
Any way that your baby makes it into this world healthy is a beautiful thing!!!!!

congratulations
and best of luck to you

Answer 2

I have never had a baby but my best friend has 2 kids both delivered by c-section. Yes it is more painful but she was up and walking around again in a day. It hurts more after the pain killers wear off. Once you have your beautiful baby boy in your arms it won't matter how much it hurt. You prob won't even remember. I know you are scared and I would be to but at least you are having a healthy baby, who knows you might even get a supprise over the weekend! Good Luck and congrads on your gift of being able to give a new life to someone. I hope all works out well for you and your baby.

Answer 3

Don't be scared! I've had four. Went through labor with my first two but I wouldn't dilate past a 2. Doctor wouldn't even let me try after that so the last 2 were scheduled c-sections. I wasn't put out, just numb from the waste down. You will feel NO PAIN during the procedure but you may have a bit of a queasy tummy from the meds. You will feel tugging and pulling. But if you know to expect that, you'll be ready for it! You'll be so happy after you meet your baby but after that you'll be tired!!!!! Your abdomen will be sore for a few days but it gets better every day. Stick with liquids, that gas afterwards HURTS. But you can take it after all you've been through.
The worst part for me was the prep. I HATE the catheter and I hate the anesthesia shot in the spine because you have to be really still and that was hard for me.
It will go fast. Trust that all know what they are doing and you'll get to meet your little one that has been pushing and kicking all this time. Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

well I've had 2 c-sections and i was scared also.the first one wasn't planned and i had to be put to sleep.the second one was planned.I was scared at first but after my boyfriend came into the room and held my hand that made me feel much better.

My advice would be pray before you go in and while the procedure is going on keep your mind on how your baby will look when he comes out. Just picture yourself holding your baby and looking into his eyes for the first time. That's what got me throw my worries and fears.

Answer 5

I had two emergency c-sections. The first one was too big (I have petite hip bones) and she is too healthy for me. It doesn't affect the baby at all. You on the other hand will be in pain for the first and maybe the second week after. You will need help, you know, no lifting things and stuff like that. The baby is fine and you'll be fine, too. Make sure you communicate with your doctor and tell him how you are feeling and ask him all the questions you want. That's why he's there. Good luck and congrats!

Answer 6

If you get a Csection, ask for the bikini cut so you can still wear mid driff tops and if you have another child that doesn't have this issue you can possibly give birth naturally.

I had a Csection with my son for a similar reason but in our case he was laying at a slant and his head was knocking into my pelvic bones.

Once the baby is here and you are holding him, it won't matter to you how he actually made his way into the world.

Answer 7

I have 3 children and they have all been c-sections due to complications. It's surgery, and yes it hurts afterward but its nothing to be scared about, the docs and nurses are usually wonderful about it. If baby is actually too big for you, then it would be better than him ripping and tearing you the whole way to be born naturally.

Answer 8

I was scared to death of a c-section also. I had my oldest daughter natrual and my twins by c-sectin becasue i wouldnt dialate after 7 days of intense labor and my water finaly breaking at 33 weeks. natrualy a vaginal delivery is easier, but a c-section as long as you can get up and walk as soon as the drs let you its best. i was to wore out and slept for almost 10hrs after the c-section was complete.
Congrats on making it full-term and good luck!!!

Answer 9

Don't be scared or sad that you can't have your baby naturally.
Just enjoy the baby after it is born.
The surgery and pain will be worth it! Happy baby!
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You will be fine
The doctor knows about your ailments.
I'm sure the doc delivers babies to mothers with more ailments than you.

Answer 10

It's not that bad honey, I promise. I delivered my twins by c-section. You'll be sore, but if you've handled the pregnancy, you can handle that trust me.

A word of advice - when you're home & healing hold a pillow against your belly if you cough or laugh - it helps!

I wish you the best sweetie, Lynn