The truth about C-Sections??

[mummykay]

had an emergency section and it was fabulous!! the numbness didnt last that long, about a day and my actual scar healed well after a few mths!

 

[Lisamj]

Mines been fine considering it all happened so quickly (waters broke a month early and Sam was breech so had no choice!).

The first and second days were tough.....but I think it's more a fear of the stitches splitting or the like stopping you from walking properly.

I was up and about the next day, catheter in hand (wich in hindsight was a godsend as if I'd had to keep going to the loo that would have been worse).

2 weeks on my scar is hardly visible. I didn't look at it for a week for fear of how bad it would be, but my dh kept encouraging me too and I was really pleasantly suprised.

I started having some contractions while waiting to go into theatre and they were advancing quickly - not sure how long I could have coped with them so the spinal was a welcome relief.

Overall, although I didn't have the birth I wanted, the section honestly wasn't as bad as I thought one might be.....I'd even consider one next time.

xx

 

[Moomum]

I've had two sections now and thankfully, I had a wonderful experience with both.

Here is my latest birth story with pictures:-

http://www.pregnancyforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=65549

Recovery was fine too. Take everything that is offered including help

Good luck