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This isn't Amy but I read one of your posts from some time back about knowing 2 women who died during c-sections. Just curious what the circ_mstances behind their deaths were. Did it have anything to do with their health, emergecny c-sections, multiple c-sections etc. I am terried of my upcoming 2nd c-section - basically have myself convinced that something terrible is going to happen to me. It's so bad that I am in a very bad depression over it and am making myself and my family miserable. I am healthy and had no problem with my last c-section. Just curious. Thank You

Hi there, Goodness, their situations we rare. It is rare for anything bad to happen. One woman became septic 2 days after surgery from getting an infection (which is rare) and the other had a clotting disorder. Both were there 4th c-sections. Try not to stress and worry. I have had 3 and went in with lots of conditions like preeclampsia and seizures and my c-sections went very well with no complications. W e are ttc #4 now. You will do great, don't be frightened. It would be VERy rare to have a life threatening issue arise. Take care of yourself and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. ((Hugs))

Thanks for your reply. I think my problem is that I read and educate myself too much and know about all the possible things that could go wrong and then I imagine and eventually convince myself that they're going to happen to me. This pregnancy is very difficult for me as my daughter was stillborn at 38 weeks (totally unexpected) last Oct. I delivered her by c-section under general anesthesia so that event didn't have a happy ending for me. I'm a nervous wreck about everything this time around and having to have another c-section just makes it worse. I am terrified of the thought of having any type of surgery. This c-section is all I think about. Like I said I have myself convinced that the worst is going to happen. I think that because I have such strong feelings that I'm actually willing it to happen. Does that make sense? I'm so scared that I'm actually dreading the day of my c-section, which has yet to be determined (sometime the first of Nov.). I'm convinced that I have placenta accreta or worse - precreta? My doc. says there's no way to tell until the surgery is in progress. Do you know any different with having 3 under your belt? Do you know anything about the development of scar tissue? Am I less likely to have as much since my c-sections will only be a year apart? I know you're not a doc. but thought you might know from personal experience. Thanks

Hi there, I do know a little about the placenta accreeta stuff because when i went for my consult about having a 4th, that was the concern of my dr. He is a high risk specialist and deals with the worst of the worst. I had preeclampsia very severe the first 2 pregnancies and gestational diabetes the last one. You can tell via u/s about placenta accreeta for sure. My dr told me that for fact, so it wouldn't have to be a surprise at delivery. I do feel however, that a really good specialist can make all the difference. Placenta percreeta is even more rare. having 3 prior c-sections he only gave me a 10% chance placenta accr. happening. 90% chance of it not. Prior to my 2nd baby, that risk was not even mentioned to me, so for you I wouldn't even worry about it having your second. When I went and saw the dr for a consult, he told me he had 4 women admitted with that condition at that time (don't forget though that is what he sees, only high risk) i saw him again months after and asked about those women and they were ALL fine and so were there babies. i am a worrier myself, but I really think 4 sections will bef ine. i think you will be fineas well. try not too worry cuz stress isn't good either. i don't believe you can will things to happen so don't worry about that. i believe in god and know he has a plan for my life. thats what i hang on to. When is your section scheduled for? I'm sorry to hear about your last baby. that must be awful and I'm sure it plays a role in the anxiety you are feeling now. Things will be ok, try not to stress. Those things you mentioned would be very rare in a second section I think. There are women on this board who are nurses and will be of help as well.. ttyl

lovemy3, OK, I know that I'm dwelling on bad things but back to the two ladies with complications. Did the lady that became septic have other problems like a weakened immune system or anything or was it just from an infection from the uncleanliness at the hospital? Did the lady with the clotting disorder know she had this problem? Did she have problems with her other c-sections? Were these emergency sections or scheduled? Are there complications to worry about during the c/s if you have gestational diabetes? I am border line. I check my sugars 4 times per day and so far have kept them under control with diet. I am 31 weeks pregnant and will either have an amnio done at 36 weeks to check lung development and if mature will do it then or wait until 38 weeks which would be Nov. 3. I am anxious to deliver for fear of losing this baby too (reason for amnio and possible early delivery) but on the other hand I am terrified of the c/s and am dreading the day so may push it back to 38 weeks. I just don't know what to do. I'm a mess. Everytime I think about going to the hospital for the delivery I feel like I'm going to pa__s out. I can't even imagine what I'm going to be like when the day gets here. I imagine myself going into cardiac arrest or something terrible like that from fear and anxiety. Do you think that's possible? Sorry to keep bothering you. I know I sound like a basket case but I don't know where else to turn for comfort. I think my doc. is tired of all my questions and I get the impression that he thinks I'm silly for worrying so much about the surgery. He says that he's never had any severe complications with any c-sections he's done and he's been practicing for 20+ years but I just can't stop worrying.

Hi there, I'm not sure of any of their histories. I would think they probably had some sort. As far as the gestational diabetes goes, when I had it with my last pregnancy the only thing I was told was about big babies. My baby was born 8 lbs and was just fine. Try not too worry, is there anyone like your partner or any other family that can help rea__sure you? If you belong to a church, your pastor could help you or have someone that could help you out. I think sometimes when we have suffered tragedy, it really takes along time for healing and with that comes fear and anxiety. After i had my first baby and it was quite traumatic, me being sick and baby almost dying, with my second pregnancy it was very hard. I was extremely anxious and beside myself, because I was so frightened of what happened the first time around. For me i had my church and my faith to lean on. One particular verse really helped me. It is Jeremiah 29:11-13. "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me, if you seek me with all your heart." Try not too worry, once yuo get through this and see you will be fine, you will feel better. Try not to be frightened, you will do great!!

Hi sorry its not Amy B! But thanks for your response to my question. I am very nervous about having another c/section. The beautiful 3 boys I have now are from my previous marriage and I hadnt planned on having anymore but I now have a wonderful partner and we both would love to have a baby together and after weighing up the risks I think we will give it a go! A bit worried about recovery though. Hope all goes well for you.