Delivery or C section?

Question

I had an unplanned C section with my son, he wouldn't drop, I wouldn't dilate or efface after being induced. I'm not pregnant again yet, but my mom says I should delivery my next one because of the "experience". Everyone I know that had a C section always has another one, what are your experiences?

I will probably have another C section, also I've heard you heal faster the 2nd time around. My first son was 9 pounds 5 ounces, so the others will most likely be big too.

Answer 1

My first child was an unplanned c-section. When I got pregnant with the next two I went ahead and had the c-sections. I thought if I tried to give birth the 'normal' way I would end up having a c-section. I did heal extremely fast, my first I hurt really bad for weeks, second time the pain was gone in 2 weeks and when it came time for my third one, I was up and walking the same day. Everyone is different, I do not regret giving birth via c-section. Don't let anyone pressure you in either direction.
Good Luck :)

Answer 2

If the c-section was due to a too small pelvis, or a womb anomalies, then yes you would expect all subsequent pregnancies to be c-sections too. If it was for another reason, then it does not follow that all births would have to be c-sections. I had heard that you can't have a normal birth after a c-section too, something about the scar tearing, but now know its not true.
My cousin had a c-section for the first, and delivered the next two. Another had normal delivery and c-section for her second.
My eldest sister delivered two, emergency c-sectioned the next, and delivered the Fourth.
My friend had normal delivery the first, c-section the second (an 11 pounder), and delivered the third normally.
So it doesn't follow that once a c-section anlways a c-section.

But ask to your doctor about the choices and the reasons for and against. Then do what is best for you and the baby, after all a safe delivery is everyone's hope.

Answer 3

My first child was breech, which resulted in a C Section. I got pregnant again 3 years later, and the doctor told me that I could try to have the baby, or we could plan a C Section. My question is this....if you don't have to "experience" birthing a child, then why in the world would you? I had a C Section the second time and it was planned. My stress level was very low, as I already knew what to expect, I didn't go thru labor, I had no contractions. A C Section is rough on your body, but giving natural birth is too. I don't feel like I missed anything.

Answer 4

I had two emergency c/sections with my children. The second one, though, was a planned VBAC, I was a candidate for a vaginal birth, and was thrilled to be able to try it.

I do want you to keep something in mind. I have seen some comments about second c/sections being "easier" than the first. That is so not true, I mean, not necessarily true. My second c/section recovery was much harder. I don't mean to say that to scare you, but I want people to know the facts... all pregnancies are different, all deliveries are different... all c/sections are different. The fact that some women have had easy recoveries after a second c/section doesn't mean that everyone does. Mine, like I said, was more difficult.

Good luck to you!

Answer 5

You CAN have a VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section) if your internal incision was transverse (across) and not vertical. It will depend on your OB/GYN. Some won't allow VBACs because they are afraid of liability issues (uterine rupture is a rare, but possible complication) but others will. Decide for yourself what is most important to you. If you can have a VBAC, it less complicated than a C-section in the sense that there is no incision and what that entails. Of course, you may well have an episiotomy (incision to widen the birth canal) but its not an abdominal incision. The important thing is to have a healthy baby, and make the decision you are comfortable with.

Answer 6

I had a c-area, and a Vbac, definitely it became not my option to have a c-area i could not delivery in many situations so because it is why the well being care provider desperate for a csection, i don't probable think of that's a decision. yet whilst that's for you, i could definatly opt for vaginal delivery, the restoration is greater suitable and swifter than a csection. With a Csection you do not experience something you basically pay attention and see, and that i undergo in recommendations after the c area i did not even savour my toddler till in a protracted time that night, it hurts to hold the toddler through decrease, and it hurts to pass particular techniques. when I had the Vbac the toddler became out in quarter-hour, and that i've got been given to hold my toddler and breastfeed suitable away.

Answer 7

Back 'in the day' when my mom had me, there was the old rule, once a c section always a c section. But today is different. Dr's know that every woman and every pregnancy just like every baby are different. My friend had a c section with her first, and then a vaginal delivery her second. Her oldest is 6.

Answer 8

My first was unplanned also, 9 pounds 5 ounces. My second was planned, 9 pounds exactly. So, your assumption is correct, your second baby will probably large. With large babies they usually do not want you to try a VBAC. My third was premature so she was only 2 pounds. The second c-section is much easier to recover from.

Answer 9

My mom had 5 c sections. her doctor always told her that after you have one c section it's usually best to have another one after because usually something will go wrong again and if it does it could progress faster the second time. So they always took her c section to prevent any emergency situations. But everyone is different so it could have been just her. But everyone I know has always had c sections after their first original one.

Answer 10

now a days the most popular type of c-section is a low transverse that goes along your bikini line but lower usually. that is the only type of c-section that can attempt to do a vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC). most attempts at VBAC are successfull but there is the possibility of uterine rupture when in labor and during contractions, but this type of transverse incision greatly reduces the risk. ( remember the skin incision and uterine incision are not always the same direction, the one that matters is the uterine incision.) you can ask your GYN next time you go and talk about it, other factors also influence vaginal or cesarean birth