Cesarean Section Delivery

Why would a pregnant woman require a cesarean section?

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Ashley Rae - 635 days ago.
So I feel like an idiot. The hospital called me to do a follow up survey. They asked if I had any questions and I asked about the staples, explaining that my appointment is 3 weeks after my c-section. She said they usually take the staples out within a week and to call the OBGYN tomorrow. Soooo then me and my hubby look and I don't have staples, just the steri-strips. When the hell did they take them out?! Haha!

Ashley Rae - 636 days ago.
Also, this may sound REALLY stupid but they never really explained to me what to do with my staples..I mean, they told me to wash with soap and water and to not pick and stuff. Also told me to put a washcloth over it after showers to make sure it stayed dry. I don't go back to the OBGYN until June 1st (my c-section was May 11.) Do they take them out then or...?? I've never had any kind of surgery so I'm new to this. I know stitches can sometimes just dissolve or whatever but I wouldn't think staples could...isn't 3 weeks a long time to go without someone looking at it? Again, sorry if I sound like a complete idiot!

Ashley Rae - 636 days ago.
Wow. I still can't get over how easy the c-section was. I really didn't want one but after being in the hospital for over 36 hours, I was still only at 2 cm and nothing was happening. I was on pitocin so my contractions were every 3 minutes and super painful. I asked for the epi and the anesthesiologist explained that he could give it to me then but it would only slow the process more and that we'd probably end up going c-section about 5 hours later. He said the best thing was to just do the c-section there and then. I agreed. I was totally fine signing the paper work and was happy to just have it close to being over. When they left to prepare the OR and it was just me and my hubby, I started feeling sick, tired, nervous an wanting to back out. When I got in the COLD OR I didn't feel as bad. Once I was numb, I was EXCITED. My hubby confessed later that while he was outside the room (he couldn't come in until I was numb) that he was scared to death. The anesthesiologist had estimated I was about 5'7 when he saw me in bed. I'm only 5'1 which he realized when I got in the room. He decided to give me the whole thing anyway. It went a little too high (to my diaphram.) I thought I couldn't breathe so he put paper in front of me and told me to blow so I could see it, to reassure myself. HE WAS AWESOME!! When they did the pinching to see if it hurt, I didn't even feel it. I didn't even feel much pulling or tugging sensations. Before I knew it, they announced it was a boy. They took him over to the warmer, cleaned him up and brought him back and stuck him by face. He grabbed my lip right away and I cried a little. I think the hardest part was either not holding him/seeing him right away or the half hour in the recovery room just waiting to be wheeled back to the OB to see my boy. But my hubby was there with him (but he refused to hold him until I did :D) The pain was so-so. The next day they had me get out of bed to sit in a chair, get back up and go back in bed. That was probably the most pain of my life when I initially sat up the first time. The next day I called the nurse to come help me out of bed to see if I could shower. To my surprise, I got up by myself! Within one day, there was the biggest difference!! Also, it was a good thing we went for the c-section as he was still floating, not engaged at all!! And the cord was around his neck and foot. I think the incision is doing well, I can't really see it...It was worth it, my baby boy came out 7 lbs 12 oz and 20 inches long, PERFECTION :)

mamaflock - 636 days ago.
Getting really nervous about my c-section, I have 23 days to go!! I was asleep the first time, this time I will be awake. People keep telling me the 2nd one is much easier, I sure hope so!!

indigocream - 638 days ago.
Hi ladies, Im having my 7th c section... Ill keep you posted

armywife7 - 663 days ago.
sibling- i just had my 2nd c-section 2 weeks ago.. and ill tell you.. its WAY WAY easier than the first... i was in so much pain with the first and this one.. i was up and walking that day... a week after i was up and around.. and now 2 weeks... i feel perfectly fine.. its a little numb... but no pain....

sarissa5 - 664 days ago.
Thanks for the tips ladies. I'm really not one to be all about delivery and against section. I have always thought section would be the end result for me. Its just tough that I have a choice right now, it makes sense to try labour and see what hapepns but I have two strikes against me with my size and my blood disease that I am now thinking why even try with two strikes against it progressing.

sibling2-4devon - 669 days ago.
I'm scheduled for my 2nd c-section for the 21st of April. I am very nervous. I am hoping this one will be alot easier. It the unknown that kills you. The 1st c-sections was a emergency but this one is completely scheduled. A VBAC is not an option for me. Oh well. I think that c-sections are harder to recover from but in the end if thats what had to be done we really dont have a choice. The picture on this page is enough to scare anyone. There are so many of these surgeries done i think if we post each of our individual experiences we can all learn from it. Wish me luck.. :)

shirls - 672 days ago.
An article on vaginal breech births: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Giving+birth+natural/2788647/story.html

preggaliciouslydelicious - 674 days ago.
Carissa- Im 4'11 and before my first baby I weighed 107 lbs ....and I have bigger hips. I tried vaginal delivery and I was still too small to give birth that way. I think you should try it out. I would have much rathered to give birth vaginally. I was REALLY heartbroken about the c-section. Just know if it dosnt work out you call still give birth safely with an emergancy c-section like I did. At least now i know how going into labor and pushing felt. Im actually a little sad that im going to be given an appt to take my baby out this time around. :(

babybrown2010 - 674 days ago.
Hi Ladies!! I had a emergency c-section on March 26. We have been talking about when we are planning about our second baby. I am a little nervous since they said I couldn't have a vbac. That I would have to have another c-section. Well I am really nervous about it. I know that it is away from now. But can anyone who has had there second one give me some insight on it?? Thank you!!!

1st-timemom20 - 675 days ago.
Sarissa 5(I understand how you feel I was 91lbs pre pregnancy weight and 4'11 with no hips very petite I just had my baby on Friday April 9th and I had to have a c section because my baby head was to big to fit but it wasn't bad at all I didn't feel a thing itz just a little painful waiting to heel up that's it and the pain medicine work for that but don't worry you'll be fine just think positive and once u get you're baby in ya arms u forget about the whole thing plus I'm up walking already good luck

sarissa5 - 675 days ago.
hi everyone. I am just reading up on c sections as my doctor is giving me a choice to deliver or to opt for a c section because pre preg weight I was 96 pounds 411 and no hips plus I have possible complications has I am severely anemic. I am having a hard time trying to decide what is best with it being a choice. There are risks either way....help

rachrach1988 - 678 days ago.
Hello everyone My name is rachel and I had my second c section 3-29-10 it was great to c my lil girl come out lol but when the catheter was placed in it was painful and painful after it was placed in until I recieved the epidural when the thing was removed when I was released home on the 31st when I pee it felt like ichy sharp pain and pain in the bladder could that be an UTI after the catheter was removed? I went to the doctor for test I'm just waiting for results. I wanted to know if any one felt this way before? Good luck to everyone and there upcoming csection and c section recovery.

armywife7 - 681 days ago.
well 2 more days till my c-section... and i cant wait!

appletonmama - 685 days ago.
c-sec for me to at 36 weeks is being planned... after 6 natural deliveries this will be my first... im nervous but mostly about what happens afterwards.... how long were you seperated from your baby? Was your husbands able to just keep baby with him while you went thru process of getting back to your post partum room? This page describes c-secs and scares me more then I was and the incision made me nauseaous.... what kind of care do you have to do on it when you leave hospital?

Bri - 685 days ago.
I was 258 when I gave birth to my second (second section). Because of my toddler at home and not wanting to be at the hospital, plus wanting a VBAC my doctor let me go home early. I spent less then 24hours at the hospital. Actually, I would have gone home earlier that day but because my son was almost 11 lbs they needed to do a 24hour glucose test on him. He passed with flying colors so we were released. I had the section at 6pm and wanted to go home at 5am but they had to get my doctor's approval first. I was lifting my toddler less then a week later. Alexander is 11weeks and I'm already down to 205! Still working on shedding the rest but I'm breastfeeding so I'm doing it slowly. With my first I did spend 2 days at the hospital but I was back to myself in about a week. It did take longer to lose the weight but I also gained a lot more then I did this time around. My biggest suggestion is get moving before and after the operation. The better shape you are in going into it the better. I'm not talking weight, just being a little more active. Afterwards you want to start trying to move your toes ASAP. You'll want to start walking as soon as you can. The more you move the easier recovery is. A nurse told me that before I went in the first time and I totally agree.

so.in.love - 685 days ago.
i was 226 pounds when i got pregnant ended p weighing 250 at the end of pregnancy. your weight has nothing to do with the way u recover. its the way your body corsponds with the surgery. i had my son almost 5 weeks ago and yea i get sore sometimes still but i feel a lot better. o ya i know weigh 222. lol

armywife7 - 686 days ago.
having.. im a bigger woman too... (i was 215 when i got pregnant this time) and when i delivered my first... i was 245 and it was a bit more difficult... but there were other factors too... liike wwhen the drs tell you to take it easy and no lifting... they mean it! i finally started feeling about90% better when my son was about 8 months old.... and thats really unusual... bc the dr told me recovery time was about 3 months

havinghisbaby4422 - 686 days ago.
i am a big women lol..overweight....do u think the c section recovery is harder for women that are bigger?

military~mommy - 686 days ago.
Juniwoo~ Don't worry, the c-section part is easy! You know when you are having your baby, you know you won't go over due, a scheduled c-section is very conveiniant for you. The recovery sucks though, I won't lie. But it is different for every woman, some bounce back very quickly! Best of luck and try not to stress, in the big picture a c-section is not the worst thing that can happen to you!

armywife7 - 686 days ago.
juni- i can understand the nervousness.. i was with my first one, but honestly.. it wasnt that bad at all.... its a kinda slow recovery but like i said... i had such a good experience with my last... i asked for another one this time :)

Juniwoo - 686 days ago.
Hi ladies, found out today for definite that my baby is breech, so it looks like a scheduled c-section will be arranged for me. I'm obviously nervous about it, although I know its the best choice for me and baby. Any advice or comfort you ladies who've had one before can give would be sooooo welcome!!

armywife7 - 686 days ago.
im having a repeat c-section on the 7th.. im not worried at all.... labor with my first was a nightmare and ended up having a section anyways... so this time.. i just told them to do it

mommympb - 686 days ago.
Thank you ladies! This will be my 3rd section and I'm just being a worry wart! Just found out yesterday that my doc is retiring from delievery b4 my baby is due. Having a really hard time with it because I trust him so much! My first child was delievered by another doctor who ignored a lot of warning signs and left him in the birth canal too long! As a result he has severe brain damage bc of lack of oxygen! Hence the reason my last two children were c-sections! It's hard letting go of a doctor you trust!