Elective C Section New Thread
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Just wanted to start a new thread ... the discussion seems to have calmed down a bit on the last thread at the end and was hoping it could continue in a more calm (polite) way. I am 17 weeks and still deciding on whether to go for elective C section, mostly because I would far rather have a planned cesarean than an emergency one and there is obviously no way of being able to tell in advance of whether I will need an emergency one or have a good va___al delivery ... uncertain about what to do.
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 | K - July 15 |
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why don't you want to go thru labor? are you afraid of it?
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 | R - July 16 |
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Please research the pros and cons carefully and read all the other threads from people who had c-sects and the problems they have been experiencing. I believe a woman has a choice but personally (no judgement) would not consider it unless medically necessary.
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Hi K - it is not that I dont want to go through labour. I would like to and there would be no question if I knew my v____al birth would be a successful one, but there is no way of knowing and from what I have researched, a planned C Section is much better for you and baby than an emergency one where, by definition, things are already going wrong ... just a question on whether I am prepared to take that chance.
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 | H - July 19 |
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You might want to check out a book called "What If I Have a C-Section?" by Rita Rubin. It has a chapter about "patient-choice" c-sections and a lot of good information about what you can do to reduce your chances of having an emergency c-section. Good luck!
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Personally don;t know what size you are but I am small, had 4th degree tears with first vag delivery, elected for c-section with last baby in February. If you are small, have a small pelvis and your Dr. reccomends it, I would do it. C section is REALLY rough to recover from, and 4th degree tears are VERY rare, but long term damage from 4th degree tears bothers me more than c-section recovery. Remember there can also be long term damage from c-section too. I have read threads about bowel problems, bladder problems, nerve problems, etc. It is a very personal decision that no one can make but you. Do you research, that's the best advice I can give you. Every birth is different and so is every body. I have a small friend who I thought would have a terrible time with v____al birth, she just popped out an 8lb 8 oz baby with no problems less than 3 hrs of labor. You just never know.
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Hiya,just like to say to Mady,I knew a very small framed girl who had two 10lb babies,and my sister-in-law also fairly pet_te having just had her 4th,in 2hrs start to finish,she claims it was'nt her fastest though!!As you say you just never know.
TCM I have been writing on this list,seeking the same information in a way as what you are.I am petrified of the thought of giving birth,being out of control of your body whose doing the natural thing.Equally I realise that c-sections are a major operation,but one that is no longer rare.I understand your dilema,not wanting to go through labour and having a rushed c-section.I would be interesed to hear what you have decided
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 | TCM - August 19 |
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Hi Mandy - I haven't decided anything yet. What I have done in preparation is to ensure that I have a doctor who will respect my decision either way and whose medical advice I trust (he does not seem to be pushing me either way so I trust the advice he will give me about risks etc). Am also reading whatever I can and speaking to people who have had both. There are some arguments that I really dont agree with (eg problems with bonding after a C-Section) and others that make swing from one to the other. I have a few months more to decide but cant see what will make me decide for sure...
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