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Can you request a c-section?
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DRMom
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Re: Can you request a c-section?
Posted by wannabemom
seriously, IMO, I can't imagine REQUESTING major abdominal surgery instead of vaginal birth.....
vag births DO mess you up down there... hernias, stretching... you may even need to get a episiotomy to avoid tearing... but that's minor when compared to slicing open your abdominal muscles, your peritoneum, and your uterus...
there are sooo many possible complications w/ cessarian... infections, GI tract shutting down for several days, possible bleeding... not to mention it sets you up for a lifetime of repeat cessarians, becuase not everyone is a candidate for VBAC...... and it will be a much slower recovery tham a vag birth, so it is even harder to take care of and lift the baby....
while the procedure has vastly improved over the years, IMO, it really should still be reserved for moms who NEED it... breach babies, prior cessarians, other complications....
ITTTTTA! I had surgery or an ectopic about a year ago and they made two tiny incisions in my bikini line and put a camera through my belly button. Now that I am pregnant I feel pain in my belly button from scar tissue I think. I was in severe pain for 4 days-I can't imagine a cut 3X the size with a new baby. I will probably have a c section because I am pregnant with twins and it is unusual to have them both facing the right way but I would love to do it naturally
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Re: Can you request a c-section?
I just wanted to add that I had a vaginal birth and I had no complications from it. I feel and look exactly the same as I did before I had my DD. Keep in mind you always hear the horror stories. There are so many of us that have had great experiences 
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| Posted 6/16/08 5:34 AM |
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Kelly9904
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Re: Can you request a c-section?
My Dr told me in the last 2 years she has had more and more people requesting a c-section up front. When I was in the hospital, my roommate the first day had a c-section (different dr) "just because"
I had a wonderful c-section experience. I had a wonderful recovery and barely felt any pain associated with the surgery. But it is major surgery.
I had a scheduled c-section due to DS's size, my dr didnt believe I could deliver DS vaginally so she recommended a c-section. After multiple growth sonos I agreed. DS was 9lb 14oz ON his DUE DATE! I agree with my dr that I wouldn't have been able to have him as I was not dilated at all, barely effaced, only had 2 contractions through my pregnancy, and even my braxton hicks stopped by 30 weeks! And DS never descended. So by the time he would have been ready to try the "exit route" he would have been over 10 lbs! My dr felt I would labor, maybe push and then wind up in a c-section anyway. In which case in her eyes now I have a double recovery.
With that being said, if it wasn't for DS's size I would have opted for a v-birth. I suggest talking to your dr. Many Drs are doing "elective" sections now. But talk to your dr and tell them you think you may want a c-section and have them tell you their opinion, about the process, the potential side effects etc. Then you can make your decision.
You will hear horror stories about c-section births and v-births. Neither one means an easy recovery, neither one means and un complicated delivery. You have to decide what is best for you. If you have any questions feel free to FM me!
Good Luck!
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| Posted 6/16/08 10:02 AM |
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Kelly9904
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Re: Can you request a c-section?
Posted by browneyedgirl
i really hope they wouldn't. and i hope insurance would refuse to pay it.
i think it is quite selfish (IMHO) for a woman to schedule a c-section because they are worried about themselves. IMHO, it's about the safety and health of the baby FIRST, me second.
there are women who medically need c-sections and to take up surgery rooms due to preference and comfort is disturbing. that is also not what a hospital is for.
a c-section is major abdominal surgery. the recovery is much longer and much worse.
my baby's needs come first--if i need a c-section to deliver him healthy, so be it. i will deal with it.
but i'm hoping my body will do what it's designed for, and i am willing to take any complications that may come my way as long as he is HEALTHY and SAFE.
flame away if you wish for me calling it selfish, but i call things the way i see them. if i cared that much about keeping my body "tight" i would never have gotten pregnant in the first place.
I disagree on most accounts.
By day 2 I was up caring for DS with no help at all, I was sore, but took no pain meds. Can you tell me I would have been better off recovery wise with a v-birth of a 10lb child? I doubt it.
In some cultures / countries, women opt for c-sections because they dont want to alter their areas. Are they selfish- no they have their own beliefs.
Until you have been on the side of opting for an ELECTIVE c-section you cant say for sure how you would react. I never thought I would opt for one. But DS was large, I was done being pregnant and everyone baby included was ready to come out. Could I have tried a v-birht? without a doubt. But I think I did was was best for me and in turn it was best for DS because he was born with no trauma, he was nice and cozy one minute and in my arms the next. And because I healed so quickly I was able to care from him right away (okay truthfully it was Dec 21 the day after he was born when I didnt need help as day 1 I was confined to the bed) but I know quite a few women would delievered smaller babies vaginally and had a tougher recovery.
If you think I am selfish for having an ELECTIVE c-section so be it, but I would do it again without a second thought!
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| Posted 6/16/08 10:08 AM |
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babyonthebrain
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Re: Can you request a c-section?
I requested one, the only reason being I am petrified of natural birth. My doctor has agreed. We haven't set a date yet. I think it should be a personal choice. No one should make you do something you don't want to to! In other countries around the world the woman has a choice. It's only a "big deal" here in the US. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks as long as you're happy wth your decision!
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Message edited 6/16/2008 10:21:03 AM.
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