Its my first, and I think Id like to ask for one.
My question is, is the DR or hospital allowed to deny me it?
Vaginal I know is better, but not for me...
I have medi-cal type insurance.. can they deny it if its not needed?
thank you all so much
2007-09-17 12:57:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Just wanted to say to all the people saying c sections are bad etc, im sure she knows what she's doing. she didnt ask what you thought was right & wrong, she asked if her dr would deny her a cesarean.
And my answer..i think youre probably in usa so i dont have a clue, i know the nhs in england are very strict and usually only give csections if there is a genuine medical problem, not because you would prefer it. Very unfair i know, i would have a section if i could but unfortunately i dont get a say in how i give birth, nice eh.
2007-09-17 15:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by blahblahblahx2003 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I can tell you from experience. A c-section is not the way to go. It is very painful, and you are putting yourself at a very high risk for infection, and other problems that are not associated with a vaginal birth. Rather then not being able to sit for a few days. You will have a hard time sitting, walking, standing, sleeping, nursing, and so many other things...for several weeks after a c-section.
Please think about what you are doing. A c-section is major surgery, and on top of that you will be taking care of a newborn.
2007-09-17 13:07:02 · answer #2 · answered by Umm Selma 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor and the hospital have every right to refuse to do this. If its not medically necessary then....
heres my story..
I had an unplanned c-section (non-emergency,but strongly recommended by midwife and Doctor) with my first.. The scar is approx. 8" long right at where a (low) bikini would lie. The epidural was virtually painless, just a little pressure in my back ( i was sssooo scared of this). My daughter was out within minutes and before i knew it i was all stitched up and on my way past the nursery to my room. That day was kinda a blur. I remember i had a push button for meds and that i was still in bad pain. I was in the hospital for 4 days. They made me get up and walk on day 2. This SUCKED! I felt that if i was to stand up straight then my staples would pop out, it felt like it was pulled so tight. After we left the hospital i remember every bump on the car ride home was horrible. Coughing, laughing, sneezing..all horrible!! The pain continued for days and weeks. I dont think i felt completely better for about 4-6 weeks. Now, i am pregnant with #2. I am thinking about having a v-bac with this one. I think whats one day of pain (vaginal birth) versus a month of pain (c-section). If you dont have to have a c-section then dont. You will be able to nurse your baby with out discomfort. You can hold and walk around with you baby with no problem. If you have to have a c-section then you'll just have to suck it up. I would not voluntarly have a c-section!! Also, not to mention but it is next to impossible to get your tummy back into shape.Good luck!
2007-09-17 13:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by agrolia 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree with all those who are saying a c-section is worse for the mum, but it is also far more dangerous for the baby. A normal vaginal birth pushes all the mucus out of bub's lungs, and the release of pressure when they are delivered triggers their instinct to take a first breath.
Think of you baby's safety and your own. Don't have unnecessary major surgery. Nature has been doing this for thousands of years. There is a reason it has worked for this long!
2007-09-17 13:22:11 · answer #4 · answered by jess b 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I very seriously doubt your insurance will cover it unless it's medically necessary. It is much more expensive than vaginal.
Just a personal note, C-sections are much worse than vaginal. You won't be able to hold your baby right away, and it can take over twice as long to heal. I had one with my son 4 years ago and my scar still itches and hurts sometimes.
2007-09-17 13:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by DeAnna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some doctors will do c-sections for "convenience" but I've heard of alot of them that won't. You just need to talk to him/her about it.
You should research c-sections a little before you completely make your decision. They are not fun and recovery after them is alot worse than having a vaginal birth. I had to have an emergency one with my 1st and it took me almost 5 months before I felt "normal" again. Now I have to have another one and I'm dreading it!!!
2007-09-17 13:07:56 · answer #6 · answered by sweetpeanut10 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea....really life changing (more cramps with your period and all sorts of other bad stuff) but if that is what you want....you wont let your body do it any other way so you will probley end up with one which is sad. they will take your baby right away, you wont get to bond with the baby you have been waiting for for 9 months. PLUS they have really good drugs so dont worry about the pain!
2007-09-17 13:21:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what do you think you are too damn delicate for a vaginal birth???
and listen to these ladies who have had cesereans honey....i have not had one but having had 2 vaginal births trust me that labor and delivery are rough but it is a huge accomplishment and the heal time(under normal circumstances) is not bad in comparison
do your research on birthing positions to help your odds of delivering without tearing and rectal problems
good luck and get over the fear
2007-09-17 13:41:47 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
So you'd rather have major abdominal surgery than to do it the way it's suppose to be done?
Your doctor may deny you this request because it's not necessary. Not unless you have medical issues to prevent you from having a safe natural birth.
2007-09-17 13:02:30 · answer #9 · answered by Mandiex 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Recently in the news, is was reported that maternal death during childbirth was on the rise. This increase is attributed in part to the huge rise in "voluntary" C-Sections.
Still think it's better for you?
2007-09-17 13:06:07 · answer #10 · answered by eli_star 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋