is cesection better then vaginal delivery? (pain wise )?

Question

i had my first son 8 yrs ago and now 6 weeks away from my second.first child was 38 hard hours of labor then was put in an emergency c section.no pain really during the proceture but recovery was terriable would you recomend vaginal delivery or another c section since i already know the pain of a c section. which is less painfull during the delivery? needs to be answered by someone who had both procedured done for a more accurate answer,,,,,,,,6 weeks left ,scared and need helpfull answers (DO NOT want to go thruogh labor!!!!!!)

Answer 1

I know labor is scary and painful but it better for mom and baby to have a vaginal birth rather than a c-section.

C-section is major abdominal surgury! I know they are done everyday but surgey opens up risks like infection, scarring, bleeding ect. Plus the recovery/healing time is longer.

Vaginal delivery is the way nature intended babys to be born for a reaason. Squeexing through the birth canal squeezes the baby and helps baby breathe better.

But, having had a c-section last time, you might want to check with your doc and see if a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) is possible. In some women it is and in some it isn't. It depends on why you have the c-section and how the c-sectionis preformed. (vertical incisions are less likely to have VBAC)

HTH

Answer 2

Well honey I can tell you this, my first child was 24 hours of labor and then a c-section also emergency..I did not have any problem with recovery pain wise and I am allergic to narcotic painkillers so I went home on ibuprofen...You did not mention what type of pain you were in...incision...internal, or back, I have had four c-sections..I do know that they can give a woman an epidural for vaginal delivery also...to stop pain. My issue is I cannot believe your docor has not discussed with you what you are going to do. Vaginal Birth after Caesarean is "BIG ISSUE" some women are successful...but depending on why you had the first c-section it can also be a terrible disaster. Some women have ruptured during labor and lost their babies. You really need to sit down with your doctor and make this decision now!!! I personally would not VBAC..I would also read alot about VBAC on medical websites..not horror stories on the net!!Good luck and congrats on a new little one!!!

Answer 3

Can I ask why you would WANT to have a c-section if it isn't necessary? You need to remember that a c-section is major abdominal surgery and shouldn't be used unless it is absolutely needed. Quite frankly, I'd do anything I could to avoid it!
Did you have an epidural with your first child? If you did, it doesn't sound like it was a very good one because there really shouldn't be much pain (if any!) during delivery when there is an epidural in place.
Also, if you're so afraid of the pending birth, I think you should think long and hard before becoming pregnant again...doesn't sound like you can handle the pressure! Good thing you're not living 100 years ago when there would be very little choice but to have the baby naturally!

Answer 4

I had my first daughter vaginal and my second daughter c-section! I personally didn't mind either way honestly. I didn't think labor was all that bad. My first daughter I was in labor for almost 48 hours and had her vaginal and my second daughter i was in labor for 18 hours before having a c-section. She was a lot bigger and my body couldn't handle it...I didn't have a scheduled c-section. I enjoyed labor..I mean about as much as you can. Obviously the delivery during a c-section is a lot less pain full than vaginal but the recovery is a different story!The pain after a vaginal isn't much better.. I was very sore and I had torn a little bit so I had stitches. I was very uncomfortable after the first one but when I had the c-section I wasn't as uncomfortable. I mean yes it hurts and you know that..but i recovered a lot faster after having the c-section. Good luck hope that all makes sense..email me if you would like to talk more!

Answer 5

There is just a litlle tenderness for the first day after having the baby vaginally. Its when you need to go to the toilet for the first time thats the most scary part. Once you have had the baby I would say the pain is gone. If the labour is terrible consider an epidural. I haven't had one personally but my step mother was made to have one with both her children and she went to sleep while the labour slowly progressed. If you do not want the labour ( which i do not blame you ) go for the epidural, or jst go with the c section. I am so glad I have had my children because I always dreaded the labour day. Good luck and hope all goes well

Answer 6

My first was vaginal (with epidural) and my second was emerg. c-section. I would take a vaginal birth (even without the epidural!) HANDS DOWN over a c-section. The pain of a vaginal delivery (the contractions, that is) were horrible, but once the baby is out, that's it--pain is gone and it's forgotten. With my c-section, I was in pain and pretty much bed bound for a while.

Answer 7

I had my first by emergency c-section -- similar experience. I was in labor for hours. I was able to deliver my second child vaginally (VBAC). I'm so glad I did. The recovery was so much easier and I was able to hold my daughter right after her birth. It was a great experience. Did it hurt....yes -- but so did being in labor for hours on end and the recovery of the c-section. I would do it (VBAC) again.

The doctors feel that my son was too large for my body to deliver naturally - that's why labor never progressed for me. My daughter wasn't as large, so fortunately that wasn't an issue.

I would talk to your doctor about their recommendations. I understand you're scared (I remember fearing going through the same thing....long, painful labor and then c-section.) I expressed those fears to my doctor and they were able to induce me right on my due date (my son was 2 weeks late - I'm sure that had something to do with his size). Fortunately for me - the doctor was understanding - told me that he trusts the mother, she knows her own body, etc.

Sorry to ramble -- You will be fine and trust me, any delivery method you choose will be right. You'll be holding a beautiful baby soon and everything will be worthwhile. I wish you all the best.

Happy Holidays -- relax and enjoy every moment!

Answer 8

I had my first 3 sons natural-now my youngest son they decided it would be safest to have a c-section. I had many complications with my 3rd boy(he weighed 10# 1oz & they whole labor & delivery was only an hour & 1/2). My PLANNED c-section was VERY tolerable. They were great with the pain management. My labors were very quick with my other 3, but the were SO intense that I wanted to crawl out of my skin. I did not have time for any pain management. If I had known that it was going to be so easy, I would have insisted after my first son that I have c-sections! I had my baby on Friday, 9-8-06, I was up & walking on Saturday, and on Sunday I felt good enough that I was home @ 4pm. I was sent home with Darvocet & motrin 800, they worked just fine. I brestfeed my son too & it didn't affect him. Talk to your doctor-mine were wonderful & they hoped that this would be my best birthing experience & it was. Any way you slice it-it hurts to have a baby. But there are ways to minimize it. I was certainly NOT disappointed by our (my doctors, my husbands & mine) decisions. Good luck!! Keep me updated! :)

Answer 9

There are many factors involved in deciding weather a C-section is appropriate. General health, weight, fetal health, and age are most considered. Natural childbirth is preferred because the recovery time for the mother is much shorter, the hospitalization required is shorter, (and as such, less expensive) and complications for the mother and baby from anesthetics are greatly reduced. In short, if there are no complications for the mother, such as active herpes infection, blood pressure, cancer, heart/lungs/kidney, or fetal distress of any kind, natural childbirth is the way to go. I realize some of the rich and famous opt for C-sections because they can be sedated during childbirth, and hence feel no pain, there really is no medical reason beyond such convenience. With a healthy mother, and baby, natural childbirth is preferred. Pain meds and spinal blocks can minimize the pain and discomfort providing it is a normal delivery.

Answer 10

The discomforts of labor are just a few hours with an end in sight, that includes a HUGE rewards.

A c/s means pain for weeks afterwards while you're trying to care for a newborn.