induction vs c-section.

[Smithy1980]

Obviously with a CS the down time afterwards is longer but I found if I kept taking my painkillers and took it easy it wasn't too bad too be honest. Everyone around me was so helpful anyway and you just have to let others help! It's quite nice hehe I don't know many people who have had induction without some sort of intervention but that's maybe just me.

I'm sure you will make the right decision for you and all the very best xxx

 

[nds]

thankyou very much. xxxxx

 

[Ella1979]

It will be good to have the discussion with your consultant. They will definitely take your previous labour into account and your concerns about this time round. Mine gave me the choice between induction and c-section, but when I said I think I'd rather have a section, she said she agreed it would be better given the problems before.

Recovery time varies. I recovered very well last time, scar felt a bit weird and obviously very painful to start with - but the initial pain does go reasonably quickly. This time I've had a couple more problems with backache and nerve pain, but to be honest my reason for having the c-section was the safety of my baby, so I'll take what I get in terms of my recovery!

In the end, your health and the health of your baby are paramount and the way in which you give birth is only a means to the end. I really hope all goes well for you and your baby this time round xx

 

[nds]

definitely. completely understand the decision for section in this case too. "only a means to the end". absolutely right there! and everything comes with a risk. thankyou, that means a lot. i really hope it does too xxxx

 

[BunnyN]

It may be the furthest thing from your mind now but it may be worth considering how a cs could effect future births if you think you might have more children.

 

[nds]

i won't be having any more children. i only originally wanted one. and now i will have two . i have my booking appt this afternoon with a specialist midwife so she may be able to give me some insight too xxx

 

[SaraLouise]

I had an induction at 38+6, okay it wasn't plain sailing & we ended up with emergency forceps to get him out once I reached 10cm but once my epi wore off I was up & about as normal with no need to take painkillers for weeks on end or worrying about c-section stitches or scars.

Obviously having an induction before bubba is ready to comeis bound to make the resulting labour more tricky but for me I would choose it over having major abdo surgery anyday!


I'm so sorry for your previous loss, I cannot imagine how frightened you must be for your upcoming labour. Goodluck hunny x

 

[nds]

that's what i'm worried about but will have a lengthy discussion with consultant, i'm sure! i'm sure you can understand how a planned, calm csection may seem a bit more appealing at the moment to me though despite the recovery period. but i also know the cons, risks and the fact the consultant may not agree. thankyou. you're right, i'm terrified! thankyou very much xx

 

[Sprk]

Sorry to hear about your little girl. With my first, I was induced but ended up needing a c section. Both were safe procedures....the reason for the section was my lo turned her head at the last minute (literally) and got stuck. It could have happened in a natural delivery. Because I was going to be induced, I talked to my dr about a steroid shot to make sure the lo's lungs were fully developed, but because my induction was so close to my due date, we decided against it.

The best advice I can give is to talk to all of your dr's and consultants. Make lists of your questions and take it with you to all of your appointments and go through it. I wish you all the best.

 

[Sprk]

Forgot to mention......I recovered very quickly from my section by walking every day after. At first it was just a walk down the hall. Then I walked across the house, sat and walked back. Just those little bits really can help you heal. Yes, I was scared during it, but everything turned out great

 

[Phoebes_mum]

So sorry to read about your loss. Completely understand why you want to have everyone on hand. I don't know if this helps but with my first I had an induction that ended in an emergency C-section. I'd rather have a planned C-section than an induction this time as a C-section is all planned where as an induction just brings on labour. At a C-section there are the drs there to look after you and the drs in the room to look after LO. That said natural birth is meant to squeeze fluid out of lungs where as you don't get that with C-section.

I don't know if any of that helped but wish you the best of luck xx

 

[fao]

helloo . thanks for your post. i'll try and explain but it's okay if you don't understand. basically, i don't feel comfortable going into natural labour, it's as simple as that. i need to know everyone who possibly may need to be there, is going to be there ready and waiting just in case and yes it may even be considered selfish but i'm sure anyone whos been through any such situation, would be fine with being called that if it means everyone is prepared including yourself.

my "natural" labour didn't end well anyway, and from 6cm it wasn't very fun. i was in a lot of pain from being on the drip, the epidural failed leaving me with terrible headaches and i was threatened with both emergency section and forceps. i don't want to deal with the days of waiting never knowing how will my labour go and will they be alright and is it going to be at 3am on a sunday morning when certain people may not have arrived at work yet or have a day off or are knackered.

i was simply asking for experiences, views and risks etc on those two methods because (forgive me but) yes i do feel these are my two only options and to put it simply - i am terrified.

I'm sorry to hear you are so scared. I think it would be a good idea to talk with your midwife about your fears, and see if they can give you some reassurance. It seems to me that they are firmly rooted in your previous experience, whereas your current pregnancy does not have a preprogrammed outcome based on before. It's not good for any pregnant woman to be terrified, and I hope they can help you be less so.

Of course your choices are yours, and I'm sure you will make the right choices for you. They may not be the same choices that I or some others would make, but they are definitely up to you! It's a good idea that you have sought the experiences of others to help you decide, and along with plenty of research and discussing with your mw/drs, you will no doubt end up being comfortable with your decision.

I sincerely hope all goes well for you this time.

Xxx

 

[nds]

thankyou girls so much.
i'll definitely make a list and take it with me.

thankyou again xxx

 

[kanga86]

Hey nic, just wanted to add that not all inductions end in a bad experience. My sister was induced at 40+7 with pre eclampsia, pessary was inserted at roughly 10 pm, her contractions started around 2am, and she had her little girl at 10am. Relatively straight forward, although she was threatened with forceps near the end as she was pushing a while. My niece came out with her hand by her face, which is why my sister struggled, plus she was 9lbs 2oz lol

I had an emergency c section and plan to avoid a c section at all costs this time, but this is purely selfish reasons on my part, I want to be able to give birth naturally and experience it fully. My c section was because Harry's heart rate dropped and stated at 50bpm for 5 mins so I was rushed off for surgery not knowing if he was going to be ok. This makes me resent my c section more than the actual operation itself, I was 7-8cm and so close to doing it myself so I feel cheated.

I know a lady who had a stillborn at 40 weeks and had her second baby by c section, and will have her third my section too, this was the best choice for her and only you will know what you are comfortable with. Even with an induction, you can't garantee that everyone with be there when you need them, especially if it takes longer than expected if you get issues overnight, as they don't have as many staff on. A planned c section would probably be the calmest and stress free for you, rather than ending up with an emergency one.

Hope the consultant helps you to decide hun xxx

 

[nds]

i think so too kanga. i've made a pro and cons list and my cons for planned section is as long as my pros for induction i think it's my best choice. of course an emergency section i'm sure is a completely different scenario. that's so awful and i completely get why she chose elective. i know i think so too so will discuss with consultant - according to nice guidelines they can't refuse me one - who knows i might not even have a fight on my hands ! thanks hun x

 

[Phoebes_mum]

I just wanted to tell you about what my mw told me about today. Apparently there is something called Kangacare. (I'd never heard about it before). But it's all about keeping the baby close to you, like a kangaroo does. My hospital are trialling the 'kangawrap' which you can wear down to theatre and then they place baby on you once all checks are done and you wrap the cardigan like top around yourself and baby. Definitely something I'm going to ask for if I go elective. http://www.kangawrap.co.uk/ xx