Right to have an elective c section

[VikkiR]

Hi everyone, did the above announcement change your birth plan and will you now consider an elective c section? xx

 

[Iriki]

I'm in NZ, so things are different over here...but personally, I can't see the point of putting myself through the trauma of major surgery unless it was absolutely medically necessary. The less intervention I have the better. Our bodies are designed to give birth and unless there's a medical reason or it's necessary for baby's well-being I don't see why anyone would infere with the process. Just my opinion

 

[Dragonfly Fi]

I dont know why you wouldnt try to birth your own child, its an amazing feeling!

 

[misscrazycooki]

If its your first baby they will try and make you give birth natrually unless there is a need for it like big baby or something else medically.

I tried with my first, induction at 38 weeks and in the end it wasn't happening for me and him and he needed to come out asap after 2 days so I had section. I got infection in my wound and it was painful as anything. Also it started leaking and freaked me out. I struggled to care for my son for about 2 weeks after till I could walk straight. I wouldn't say its the easiest way for your first unless needed.

But as my pregnancy is so soon after I will probably have another c section x

 

[Constantstar]

After having an emergency c section - I would never elect to have one. I still have a sore scar, had o ray in hospital etc etc. As long as o was on that was the main thing but I'd never put my self through that by choice

 

[Sleepy sue]

I'm in NZ, so things are different over here...but personally, I can't see the point of putting myself through the trauma of major surgery unless it was absolutely medically necessary. The less intervention I have the better. Our bodies are designed to give birth and unless there's a medical reason or it's necessary for baby's well-being I don't see why anyone would infere with the process. Just my opinion

Wss^^^^^

 

[misscrazycooki]

[/QUOTE]Wss^^^^^ [/QUOTE]

huh?

 

[cosmicgirl]

What she said x


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[nikki8092]

Im not sure, i have considered asking for a c section as i have had 2 back to back babies and the labours are more difficult and i also tore with both (front not behind as you would normally and that WAS painful) I would rather not have a c section but i have thought about it x

 

[stephj25]

this will be my first and I want to experience everything, from waters breaking to contractions and giving birth. I would only have a C section if it was medically recommended for some reason. Aren't elected C sections also 2 weeks before the due date? for some reason I don't feel comfortable about that, I would prefer everything to happen as it should - although I know that sometimes, this is impossible - as natural as it can be anyway xxxx

 

[misscrazycooki]

this will be my first and I want to experience everything, from waters breaking to contractions and giving birth. I would only have a C section if it was medically recommended for some reason. Aren't elected C sections also 2 weeks before the due date? for some reason I don't feel comfortable about that, I would prefer everything to happen as it should - although I know that sometimes, this is impossible - as natural as it can be anyway xxxx

No it depends on the reason your having them, twins is different or multiples as they will be born early. I had mine 2 weeks earlyfrom diabetes but some will have them late are failed inductions or doton the 40th week its all when they can fit you in too as they take a while. I remember my son was born in about 20 mins then it took an hour putting my back together lol x

 

[stephj25]

how long did it take for you to recover? x

 

[misscrazycooki]

well was in hospital a week from infection had to take home loads of pills also injections I had to do myself. So if your afraid of needles then I wouldn't advise getting one. It took a good month to feel ok. But I'd say first 2 weeks were the hardest as I had bad odema too so found it difficult to move x

 

[Lulabell]

I would never choose to have a c section! In fact I am petrified of them turning round to me and saying I must have one. If baby was in trouble then that's a dif story as I would always put mine n bubs health first. Butto go through major surgery? Doesn't make sense! It takes a lot longer to heal AND you can't drive for 6 weeks after! That would do my head in! I want to feel everything, no matter how painful. No matter how much I scream. Because I know it will be one of the most amazing experiences of my life! Just my opinion.xx

 

[Lulabell]

Plus it's how nature intended it to be!xx

 

[misscrazycooki]

I was kinda glad when I had mine as I had an infection was knackered and hadn't slept in 3 days solid. I barely remember bits as they had me on so many drugs to try and help clear infection I was so gutted I couldn;t give naturally I was wellupset afterwards as it affected my breastfeeding, but I don't know really x

 

[mummywanabe]

I would consider it, two of my friends with babies have been left doubly incontinent since giving birth and they're in their mid twenties, I would hope a c section scar would eventually heal but the thought of being left like my friends scares me

 

[misscrazycooki]

I would consider it, two of my friends with babies have been left doubly incontinent since giving birth and they're in their mid twenties, I would hope a c section scar would eventually heal but the thought of being left like my friends scares me

You have to look at the pros anc ons as an individual x Your scan is numb for ages and your belly. I get twinges now and again from it and it has puckered at a point so my tummy is not flush where scar is. Personally it doesn't bother me but each to their own really x

 

[cosmicgirl]

I have been left massively depressed by my scar, it is awful. It is crooked, too high and also puckered at one end. It is numb/painful and I have lost a lot of confidence. I believe this had an effect on our sex life as now it is verging on non existent.
Because mine was a crash section, the cutting was very rushed. I can't look at it or I cry. I put a flannel over it to bath and never let oh see it xx


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[Dragonfly Fi]

I have been left massively depressed by my scar, it is awful. It is crooked, too high and also puckered at one end. It is numb/painful and I have lost a lot of confidence. I believe this had an effect on our sex life as now it is verging on non existent.
Because mine was a crash section, the cutting was very rushed. I can't look at it or I cry. I put a flannel over it to bath and never let oh see it xx

Though i dont believe sections should be offered without reason, I have to say here that an elective section is very different to an emergency section and there is much more time for things to be done correctly.

I think anyone would choose an elective section over an emergency section.