I am 38 weeks pregnant with my second i had vaginal birth with my first daughter who came out 7 lbs 11 ounces this time the docotrs thinks the baby is over 8 lbs even though they cant tell for sure and want me to seriously consider a c-section for the health of my baby they dont think she will make it through the birth canal safe and easy I want to do whats best for my baby but I am very scared of being cut open anyone have any good advice on this would be much appreciated thanks.
2007-07-25 04:52:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Go with your doctor's recommendations. When it comes to the help of your baby, I would err on the side of caution. Don't be scared. I had a c-section, it was super quick.
Good luck!
2007-07-25 05:13:09 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be scared! Follow your Doc's advice !
I had a C-section 7 weeks ago and recovered well.
It's fast, and these days you can be awake and experience the birth of your baby. It's not that bad. You will be sore for a few weeks. My scar is so small and so low, it's hard to believe that my son came out there! You'll see, it's nothing bad! It's nothing to be afraid of, good luck! I am excited for you, any birth...vaginal or c-section are magical!
2007-07-25 05:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by Nadz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughters first child was almost too big to come through the birth canal and when she did, it took the doctor forever to get her out with using a cap of some kind....she was stuck and her shoulder ended up being hurt after she finally came out...it wasn't broken but wouldn't move for a few days... now my daughter is due at the end of august and her doctor is now going to do a c-section on her to make sure the baby doesn't get stuck again. They do c-sections everyday, and are safe. i would rather have a c-section than put my baby at risk. good luck!
2007-07-25 04:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by broken_jade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you delivered a 7 lb baby you can deliver a 9 lb baby. Dr.s love c-sections because they won't have to go deliver at 3 am, and they get alot more mont for a c-section then a natural birth. Unless there is an indication during labor that the baby is in distress, stick to the vaginal birth.
2007-07-25 05:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
before you consent to a c section have a fetal pelvic index done...they will take an xray of your pelvic area and then do and ultrasound and a special dr will do some math w/ all the measurments and it will determine if you are able to give birth naturally...i had one done to see and it turned out my sons shoulders were just too big to deliver naturally! I would not get a c section unless you had to and w/ this you will know for sure if you need to have one!
2007-07-25 04:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by tll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about the C-section. If you actually have to have one you will be totally numb there and won't feel a thing. I have had 2 with no serious problems. There is some pain afterwards, but nothing that some good pain medicine can't help.
2007-07-25 04:59:38 · answer #6 · answered by Cindy C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an emergency c-section after about 27 hours of labor. I was very scared, but it was for nothing. I was awake and it was over very quickly. You should listen to your doctor. He knows what is best for your baby.
2007-07-25 05:08:31 · answer #7 · answered by Softball Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had 2 c-sections and i would chose c-section over vaginal birth any day!!! alot less painful as far as the giving birth part goes!!! good luck and congrats!!!
2007-07-25 05:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by capricornmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋