Cesarean Section Delivery

Why would a pregnant woman require a cesarean section?

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sher19bear81 - 687 days ago.
I actually needed 1 with my 1st in 2001....but I was and am SEVERLY anemic...my count went down to a 3 (the normal is 12) after the surgery....which basically means my body didnot have enough iron to permit it to recover. But Ive had 2 after that and havent needed 1 (and my blood counts were 5 and 6)....so only in EXTREME circumstances is it necessary. Dont worry

military~mommy - 687 days ago.
Mommy~ Nope, no transfusion here. Actually a sceduled c-section is not at all likely to req any transfusion, it is emergency c-sections for bleeding issues that require them, ei placental abruption, uterine rupture, hemorhaging. But in those cases the bleeding started before the c-section and is actually what caused the c-section.

heavenleigh - 687 days ago.
nope@ mommymb...c sections are very safe i wouldnt worry about needing a transfusion, you will be fine. jackie kennedy had 11..thats right eleven c- sections back in the 60s ..without all the modern technology we have today, and shes alive and didnt need a transfusion!

mommympb - 687 days ago.
Has anyone ever had to have a blood transfusion with their c-section? I know it's weird to worry about it but I do.

Lilmissesmum- - 687 days ago.
Misha85 doctors can advise you to have your tubes tied. The risks of complications can rise for every c section you have thats why most doctors suggested the tubes being tied after the third or four pregnancy. my mum has had 5 c sections with no complications so there are a few cases where it has not had any impact. The choice is definately yours as to whether you want to or not. Good luck!

Mish85 - 688 days ago.
I forgot number 3, I also wanna go into labour b4 they do the c section, but my med aid requires a booking 4 the hospital bed, I'm not sure how 2 go about this. I really wanna experience labour for once. Does anyone know if this is possible, maybe if I book the bed 4 about 4 days after my due date? I dnt know. Any advice would be appreciated

Mish85 - 688 days ago.
Hi all:-) with my 1st preg, I was in labour for 2 long and developed placent abruptio, so I had 2 have a emergency c section, I healed quite fast, with my 2nd, my gynea wouldn't even give me the option of a vbac, I was devestated. So with my 3rd I resigned myself 2 another c section, but I got quite depressed coz, they let me hold baby 4 a few mins, and then took her 2 the nursery 4 hours after, just coz that's the hosp procedure, not coz anything was wrong, her apgar was 9/10! I had a m/c last year at 9 wks, we'd been tryin since the birth of my last, 2007! I'm now 6 wks preg, and very anxious about m/c again. I'm also anemic! But I dnt mind the awful anemia symptoms as long as baby stays well. A few question, I need advice 1. I was told by my last ob/gyn that after my 4th baby, I have 2 have get my tubes tied or something 2 that effect coz its 2 dangerous 2 have another c section. Is this true? 2. Since this will most prob b my last baby, I really wanna try a more natural c section. I wanna be able 2 keep the baby after its been weighed and all that, if there r no problems. I read a bout a natural c section in a mag. It sounded wonderful. Do u think this is unreasonable? Thanks, lotsa luck 2 all

so.in.love - 688 days ago.
i had to have a csection because i would not dialate past a 7. it took me 16 hours to get to that. they told me he was probably to big since i had gestational diabetes. when i gave birth 2 him 2.27.10 at 2:36 am. he weighed only 6 pounds 5 ounces.

Neris82 - 688 days ago.
I'm having my 3rd c-section tomorrow at 7:30am! I'm incredibly nervous, wish they could sedate me now lol

fanciface8 - 689 days ago.
sethsjewel~ my first preg was vaginally after being 3 days in labor and on the third day being 7cm my body was reversing and the uterus was shutting down. the drs told me my body was not goign any more and i had to have a c section. i was devastated, it wasnt an emergency c section , just that i had to have it , ok~ I am 8 weeks and still have horrible pain near rhe incision and down to the groin area, i also too have massive clear disharge sometimes with a tinge of yellow. i went to the dr and everything looks good he said. He also said sometimes when they cut they cut through nerves, they cant see the nerves but when the nerves grow back soemtimes they just dont go back normal, there is medicine neuronton(not sure on spelling) something like lyrica it is for nerve damage bu t i told him i didnt want to be on it, so we will see, you are not the only one i am too suffering everyday like you . hopefully we will get better but in due time. for right now i take it one day at a time and occasional advil!!!!

boyoboy84 - 690 days ago.
i had an emergency c-section with my son 8 years ago and now im gonna have one sometime the end of july im not really sure what to expect with a planned one but for some im kinda scared that im gonna feel it lol i was so out of it with my son i fell asleep whew yep im nervous..

sethsjewel - 694 days ago.
OK, ladies I need some help!! Give me your thoughts and experiences. I am 9 1/2 weeks out from having my 3rd c-section. With my previous two c-sections I was fully healed by 7-8 weeks and back to the gym and was able to put on my jeans. They didn't fit to well, still had weight to lose, but I could put them on without wincing in pain. I am still in pain. I hurt by the end of the day and could probably take a pain pill, but mostly I abstain. I have 4 kids and have a lot of mothering to do but I am still just taking it easy. I go to the grocery store and minimal errands that are necessary to keep life going around here. I STILL HURT! I did have a minor infection that was cleared up at 6 weeks. With the other c-sections I had bigger infections but I still was healed by now. I can only wear sweats because I am still so sensitive down there. Burning pains all around the incision area and down into pelvic area. It feels like bruising all over and is exaggerated when I am standing. My docs don't think I have an infection because everything looks great! I honestly feel like I am never going to be able to resume my normal active lifestyle??? Has it taken anyone this long to heal? I wake up every day feeling the same and shouldn't I feel some progress to resorted health everyday? HELP! Please give me some hope out there!

momof2hopfully3 - 695 days ago.
well, i had my 3rd c-section 12 days ago and all though i was freaking out about it, it went great i am having the fastest and easiest recovery of all. good luck to all you mama's who are having babys soon!!!

mamaflock - 697 days ago.
Thanks everyone for the positive feedback! I really appreciate it! Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

mommympb - 699 days ago.
I am pregnant with my 4th child. This will be my 3rd c-section. I will admit I am a little nervous about it, but staying awake is the way to go! I promise you won't freak out! They give you anti-anxiety medication and even though your awake you still feel kinda like your in la la land! Plus think of it this way....if you don't stay awake, everyone will see the baby way before you do! After carrying a precious baby for 9 months and all the worry that comes with it....I think we Moms deserve to be the first to look at them! It's sooo worth it!

kate b - 699 days ago.
Hi. I have anxiety but still made it through the c-section without too much panic. Believe me, if i can get through it without going to pieces anyone can! :) I went into shock when they told me i needed an emergency c-section last time but the reality was far less scary than my imagination made it out to be. My husband talked calmly the whole way through, about fishing!, and when i heard that first little noise from Mia i forgot i was open and being sewn up etc. I had a spinal block, not epidural, so felt nothing aside from feeling a bit little when your tummy goes over a bridge when they took her out. Breastfeeding was also fine as i was handed her within minutes of her coming out, as soon as they'd checked and weighed her etc. I've asked for an elected section this time as i'd rather an elected than another emergency one. I've heard it's much calmer but still it was fine and now is a distant memory and i have a wonderful little girl because of it. Don't worry, those of you worried about it, as if i held it together it can't be that bad at all. :)

mamaflock - 699 days ago.
I live in the US, KY. I want to be awake so I can see my baby for the first time, but I am really dreading it! I am sure everything will work out, I hope my husband can keep me calm!

mamaflock - 700 days ago.
Hello everyone! I am having my 2nd c-section June 11th, I am already freaking out about it! For my first one they put me to sleep, I had preeclampsia. I will be awake during this one and I am scared I will start panicking... Please share any advice that you all have! Thanks glad everyone is doing well.

sher19bear81 - 705 days ago.
thanks ladies....im a bit nervous....but my doctor said if I had excess scar tissue from what they could see they would have told me after my last delivery. This WILL be my last one...(not because of the surgery, because I think its all I can handle LOL) NONE of them were elective, my daughter was breech, my sons head was WAAAAY to big to fit thru my pelvis and after 2 you know you cant have a vaginal delivery. Im nervous until they put the spinal in and I KNOW I cant feel a thing. But yes it gets MUCH easier (it did for me at least) its as if your body remembers how to heal! I do have my kids spaced out between 2-31/2 years apart so I dont know if that helps or not .....hope yours all goes as smoothly as mine has!!!

military~mommy - 705 days ago.
Sher~ Good luck with your fourth! It really makes me hopeful when I hear about recoveries getting easier with each. I am having my 2nd c-section in May and while I am not frightened, I am aprehensive about the recovery with a toddler at home!

sher19bear81 - 705 days ago.
super.....I had my 3rd c section in march 08 and as easy as it was for me to heal from my 2nd, my 3rd was even easier!!! I was up and walking with NO problem about 4 hours after surgery, I took a shower the next morning with no help and i straightened up the hospital room after visitors. LOL the nurses told me to sit and take it easy but I was antsy. I am now due with my 4th baby in Sept and this one will also be c section. I know the risks increase each time, but its so worth it to have a beautiful baby! Good Luck!!

mommy-to-Noah-and-Runa - 706 days ago.
I agree about being cautious about what you say. I will be having my second c-section in April as well and I am very aware of the risks. I had an emergency c/s with my son because he got lodged in my pelvic bone. After his birth we discovered a I have a physical abnormality that prevents my pelvis from spreading during birth like it should. So any babies I have come out c/s. And even having been through it before I am still scared but I would suggest women discuss the risks with her doctor as they will vary from woman to woman.

military~mommy - 709 days ago.
Linny~ Most of us are not having c-sections electively so scaring women on this page is unecessary. What happened to you was very rare, I am sorry you had such a horrible experience and hope you recover from your hernia quickly.

linnyc1981 - 709 days ago.
Hi, just wanted to share my story after having a c section i got necrotising fascictis, a flesh eating bug, i then needed to have 2 debridments and spent 3 weeks in hospital unable to breastfeed without my baby due to infection!, i now have a hernia due to weakened stomach area/. Please think carefully of the risks associated iwth c sections they are very real!

cuttie07 - 711 days ago.
My first c-section was an emergency after 13 hours of trying to have the baby normal. For any reason I don't remember any bad thing about it so I guess it was a good c-section. Also I have LOTS of help from my hubby and mom. For this second pregnancy I didn't want another c-section but here where I live doctors dont want to take risk so I'll be having another c-section on March 24. Hope everything goes perfect.