What do you get from this new article?

Question

read the following news article, and let me know what you think.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/25794.html


My husband thinks we should have a c-section... but that scares me because of all the infection, infertility, bleeding, not mention the actual surgery.... do you happen to know if Florida Medicaid for Pregnant Women will cover the C-section if i want it JUST because of this study?

Answer 1

What do I get from that article? Nothing to worry about.

"...brain bleeding was very likely commonplace and healed quickly. Also, there was no evidence that it caused lasting impairment of any kind that could create physical or mental problems in later life."

I'm not clear on why your husband would want you to undergo major surgery, with a boatload of well-documented risks, based on a small study like that about a throwaway "problem."

Good articles:

http://www.hencigoer.com/articles/

Good book:

http://www.hencigoer.com/betterbirth/

Good site:

http://www.ican-online.org/

In brief: he needs to keep reading. There're far, far more problems with c-sections; throw the information at him.

And don't fall for every new "study." Which see the "Oops -- turns out a bit of coffee isn't so bad after all" in the news recently...

Answer 2

Now read an article about how much trouble babies have breathing that are born by c-section than those of normal delivery. Ya know, the study was probably "talking" about babies born in the hospital. What is the typical birthing position in this environment?? Laying on your back. This position causes the baby to lye on the vena cava, which reduces the blood/oxygen supply to mother and baby. By the time the mother is almost done pushing, something unlikeable has taken place. Resistance from the pelvic bone takes place because of the baby's position and the fact that the mother is working against gravity. By the time the child comes out, a vacuum or forceps have been used which can cause internal bleeding, or the baby has been forced out by the natural pushing and caused the skull to flex more than normal resulting in hemorrhaging. Look at all sides before jumping in to anything.

Look up a birthing center or pick up a book about natural child birth to reduce many of the risks that are normal in a hospital set delivery.

Answer 3

Medicaid will cover a c-section but not JUST because of that study. Most Dr won't do a c-section just because you want one either, unless the baby is too big, or there is a problem. I had a c-section and recovery time is 6 weeks! I had a lot of pain afterwards, but no infections, I hardly bleed afterwards. I started to feel pain in the surgery when they were closing me up, but it was worth it in the end for what we have now.

Answer 4

Nature intended for babies to be born vaginally and despite the risks cited in the article, most babies born naturally come out just fine. While there are some things in that article that make sense, just because it seems logical doesn't make it correct. Why risk a longer, more painful recovery as well as the possible complications, if there isn't a medical necessity?

To the best of my knowledge, Medicaid will only authorize expenses for a C-section if there is legitimate need as determined by the doctor.

Answer 5

I suggest you read the book "the Thinking Women's Guide to a Better Birth". It discusses the pros and cons of c-sections and explains why vaginal, if possible, is much better for mom and baby.

Did you read this sentence in the article you mention:

"Obstetrician Dr Honor Wolfe, one of the researchers, said that brain bleeding was very likely commonplace and healed quickly. Also, there was no evidence that it caused lasting impairment of any kind that could create physical or mental problems in later life."

So in other words, the bleeding was harmless and caused no problems for the baby! Human females were created to give birth vaginally, not through a giant cut in the abdomen.

The evidence shows that babies and moms fare much better when they are born vaginally. A c-section is major abdominal surgery and involves cutting through many layers of tissue, muscle, fat, and your cervix. There is a big risk of infection and surgical wounds that won't close, problems with later pregnancies, plus lengthy recovery and pain issues.

Answer 6

I read the article you posted a link to. And, I would not have a c-section over this. There are other benefits to have a vaginal birth for the baby. Please do not let this article scare you.

I had a friend that had to have an emergency c-section and she had really bad complications for 2 months requiring two add'l surgeries after the birth of her son, now has scare tissue where an infection sat so long and she has problems to this day with it.

Talk with your ob/gyn about this article and your concerns. He/she will give you the best answers and advice.

Best of luck on your baby!

Answer 7

having the child the regular way is the most natural way, the way that was intended...but i'm personally not against a c-section...i got one, well, b/c my baby girl was having problems...but the fact of the matter is, giving birth to a child is always going to be a risk no matter which way you do it...it's just up to you if you want to spend hours and hours pushing, or lay there sleep and when u wake up about 1/2 hr later you're holding your baby in your hands...

i loved the fact that i was going to have a c-section...i couldn't wait to see my baby girl...not to mention that i avoided having to push and all the pain of that...recovery seemed fine to me...i was in some pain, but that's normal...the only thing i didn't like about the c-section is that by not pushing the baby out, u don't get all the gases out and they can have gas problems for the first several months...other than that, i don't see any problem with the c-section...but i don't see any problems with having it naturally either other than it takes longer and u feel more pain...

Answer 8

it did say in the article that they are not promoting c-section. u got to remember that these are just studies. do u know how they do csections they cut through your muscles to get to the baby. recovery time is so much longer. u will be in so much pain as u try to nurse your baby.

think about it. talk to your dr than make your decison. bring the article with u to the dr. visit.

Answer 9

C-section should be your last choice. They are used most of the time because of medical necessity. Unfortunately I may have to have one due to the fact my son is growing rapidly from my gestional diabetes and may be too big to pass thru the birth canal. Natural birth style is best, it helps clear out the babies lungs. Good luck!

Answer 10

Ah, jeez, I hate it when misinformation gets around like this. Drop me an email and I will put you in touch with my sister who is a nurse in the natal division of the hospital. She should be able to fill you in on this and other things.