Scheduling a C-section
With my first son, labor was induced for 3 days. On the third day, when my cervix was finally dilated, my blood pressure shot down and my baby was in distress. Thus, I was given general anesthesia and an emergency C-section had to be performed.
In a couple of weeks, I will be giving birth by Ceasarean section. This time, it is scheduled in advance.
One can actually have a vaginal birth after Ceasarean (VBAC). However, a C-section could be scheduled in advance if: you've had more than one previous C-section, you've had some invasive uterine surgery, you are carrying multiple babies, your baby is expected to be very large (which is my case now), your baby is in a breech position, you have placenta previa, you are HIV positive or the baby has a known illness which would make vaginal delivery risky.
In the case of scheduled C-sections, you need to be briefed by your obstetrician and you have to sign a consent form.
Concerned about recovery? Read this. I have a fairly low tolerance level for pain but I didn't really remember having such a hard time recovering after the C-section when I gave birth to my first son. Or, maybe, I just forgot.
Any of you who would like to share with our readers about your own C-section experience?
August 3rd, 2006 at 11:07 pm
i didn’t have any problem recovering from C-section delivery. If ever I will give birth in the future, i will choose this option again.
August 7th, 2006 at 1:40 am
Why is it c-sections seem more common nowadays? Is it because more and more babies are refusing to come out, prefering the comforts of the womb to the real world?
August 9th, 2006 at 10:48 pm
Had a c-section for my last one (3rd), i recovered very quickly. I don’t even remember if i suffered !