Anyone out there have a c section and don't have that weird numb spot? Everyone I've met with the scar has the numb spot, and so do I. Also, sometimes it feels itchy all of a sudden, but of course scratching it does nothing because it's numb... It's been eight months for me, does that sensation ever go away? Any imput would be appreciated, I'm really looking for a survey...
2007-03-08 09:59:11 · 24 answers · asked by mina_lumina 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes! I hate the numb spots! I have gotten used to them a little bit but it still feels weird sometimes. And yes it does itch too! My doctor told me it could take up to a year for the feeling to come back, as they cut nerves but my sister still has it and it's been 4 years. It's been 6mo for me......I've been reading some of the answers and I had a bikini cut but I think everyone is different. I like the fact that it is so low. I was amazed when I first saw where it was and amazed that my son came out of there........
2007-03-08 11:11:28 · answer #1 · answered by KDB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had my c-section 13 months ago and I still have that numb feeling where the incision is. It was really weird the first few months...and I totally understand what you mean about the itching! Scratching it does nothing. Ugh!
My doctor said the numbness is normal and it varies for everyone. I asked my aunt who had a c-section and she said she had that numbness for about 3-4 years!
So I hope that helps yah!
2007-03-08 11:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by Megan V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an emergency c-section with my last baby... And I think everyone gets that numb spot because they have to cut through nerves. My baby was 1 year old on February 18th and my numb spot is still there.. Not as bad as when he was first born... but still there, and its a very large spot. I don't know that it will ever get back to normal.. I think it has alot to do with the type of incision, and the doctor.. some take more care in cutting then others, and I think it depends on if it was an emergency basis where they had to get the baby out, such as mine was.
2007-03-08 10:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had twins a year ago, one was natural and one was a c-section. Since I hadn't known anyone that had a c-section, I thought I was just being weird with the whole numb spot. But I do have that numb spot plus it itches too. I thought it was itchy from being pregnant again and the constant pressure being put on the spot. Anyway, thanks for the info, now I don't feel so weird!
2007-03-08 10:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by chandra602 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my daughter 2 1/2 years ago by c-section and my numb spot is still there. I get itchy there too and it bugs me cuz it feels weird to itch that area.....don't think the numbness will ever go away!
2007-03-08 10:02:49 · answer #5 · answered by Waitin' for #3!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 3 c-sections and experienced the numb spot with all of them. It is caused by nerve damage and will eventually get better. I am not sure how long it took with all mine, since the last one was 4years ago next month. I still have the itchy feeling, but not very often.
2007-03-08 10:09:44 · answer #6 · answered by sugarfoot71674 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a c-section. I have the numb spot and it has been over 5 yrs since the c-section. I also have scar tissue underneath that hurts if anyone puts pressure on it. I don't think it ever goes away.
2007-03-08 10:44:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mines only been 4 months and the numbness is pretty much gone.
Isn't that weird though? I thought I was broken until I talked to the doctor...he said I'd be numb for a year...
2007-03-08 10:02:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And I thought it was just me! My section was 8 years ago, since then I've had a natural birth and yet that numb itchy feeling is still there.
2007-03-09 00:53:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine was over 12 years ago and it still is numb but I don't notice it as much anymore. They have cut nerves in that area and they usually can not grow back to exactly how they were. The itching will go away as well.
2007-03-08 10:08:16 · answer #10 · answered by gymfreak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋