whats better c section or giving birth naturally?

Question

if my baby dont turn (im 32 weeks but panicking) i know ill have to have a c sec coz she is transverse but is it really as bad as i hear how long does it take to recover how long do you stay in hospital i really dont want one but will if i have too

Answer 1

My daughter-in-law had one naturally and the next one was by c section (just last year). She was very afraid and worried about the c-section. Afterword she said that she would have a c-section hands down over having it naturally.

My daughter had a c-section and she was a big baby when it came to doctors and clinics. You just bring out a needle and she would start to cry. She went through it real well and is planning on having another baby (which she wasn't at all sure about before this one).

Answer 2

It's not that bad, really. If it's best for your baby (and for you too) then have one. You'll recover quicker from a planned c-section than you will from a "natural" birth where things have gone badly wrong. If you can have a normal natural birth (and most people can, your baby has plenty of time to turn yet) then that's better. But whichever you have, remember that it's only a period of a few hours, what matters isn't how baby comes out, it's the rest of your life together.

In the UK they say 6 weeks to a fairly full recovery (that's how long it is until they will insure you to drive again, because doing an emergency stop before then can tear the stitches out), and you have to be in the hospital 5 days (as in, day 1 is the day you have your baby and day 5 is the day you go home).

Answer 3

I had both mine by c section and would rather have had a natural delivery. With a c section it can depend upon th hospital and how well you actually recover. I was in 3 nights with the first and 2 nights with my second. Baby could turn at any time so don't worry, obviously a section is surgery so you can expect to be 'on light duties' for a few weeks, its great tho my late hubby was fantastic and did everything. Thing is if you need one you need one, you'll have a catheter while in hospital and a drip and its undignified and a little painful, you'll bleed for a bit too, just make sure that you let the nurses know if you're in discomfort or need sheets changed or the catheter bag emptying. Most modern delivery units have small wards where they may just be a couple of you in a similar position on the ward. Just make sure you get plenty of visitors to come and see you and your baby to take your mind off things and it will all be over before you know it. One little tip for you buy a small inflatable rubber ring to sit on, it doesn't half help you from getting a numb bum! Good luck ....Lo xxx

Answer 4

I am like you I heard all these stories and my mom even said when I told her they said I can do a c-section or wait till morning she said she would not wish it on her worst enemy and I should wait. Well the next day I had to have one so the got me already went in to the O.R. and a few min later my baby was in front of me. Once the numbing med wares off it does hurt when you try to get out of the hospital bed or if you bend over but they do give you meds for that so it is not as bad. I was in the hospital for 2 days I think it was after he was born and then for about a week after I had paid but I would just take my meds and the pain was gone. I did not have a problem moving around or anything. I would pick a c-section anyday it is nothing like what people say. I hope that helped some. Good Luck and Congrats.

Answer 5

You are only 32 weeks, the baby has a lot of time left to turn so panick not. Most babies are not in birth poistion at this stage. Depending in how the baby is lying he/she can be turned manually, or many exercises given to encourage baby to turn on their own. This happens at a much later stage though i think as far as 39/40 weeks.

You can give birth to a breach baby without a c-section. I would highly recommend avoiding a c-section at all costs. I don't think you have much to worry about right now though. Try to relax and enjoy these last few weeks.

Answer 6

I had two c-sections. I stayed in the hospital five days the first time and four the second time. I am pretty sure that four is the minimum in most states. It takes a good while longer to recover (i recovered more quickly with my second one b/c I had too...i had a two year old at home). You have more restrictions than a woman after vaginal birth does...such as no driving for three weeks and no lifting anything over your baby's weight for several months.

Answer 7

You are only 32 wks. Chances are great that your baby will turn before then. There are things you can do to help make your baby turn, such as getting down on all fours and rocking back and forth for awhile. Do it several times a day. I worked in L&D and for an OB for awhile and it worked for me with my last pregnancy as well. Of course a vaginal birth is better as it helps the baby to clear fluid from his/her lungs passing thru the canal and is much easier to recover from than a c-section. Plus, alot of docs still won't allow a VBAC, (vaginal birth after c-section) with any additional pregnancies. Try the position I mentioned above to help ease your baby into the proper position .You still have a good 2 mos or more to go so I'm sure he/she will turn.If you can avoid major surgery, do it.

Answer 8

My natural births were much easier and quicker to recover from than my c-section birth, even the really difficult vacuum delivery and huge episiotomy was more comfortable. However the c-section wasn't THAT bad, it was bearable, besides once the baby is born you are so wrapped up in this gorgeous little human being that the pain and discomfort is just an annoyance.

Answer 9

Natural birth is best. C section is an operation with all the hazards that brings. They also have to cut through your abdominal muscles so they'll never be quite as strong as they are now. However, if you need a C section to ensure yours and the baby's safety, you won't have a choice. Don't worry about the baby's position. She can turn again before you have her. Good luck.

Answer 10

I have had 2 natural births and 2 c sections

Recovery time was faster with natural births

With c sections I stayed in the hospital 4 days, with natural birth just overnight.

Both my c sections were breech as well, I know how you are feeling, but it isn't as bad as it used to be. the bikini cut is not noticible and I was feeling back to normal about 8 weeks after baby was born.