C Section...planned Or unplanned?Natural?
Pregnant with my first... due on the 23rd of Feb.
My story is....
- I had a benign spinal tumour (lower lumbar spine) removed 5 years ago when I was 24..this has left me with a scar and a little bit of numbness in my left leg and some nerve damage
- I had a benign spinal tumour (lower lumbar spine) removed 5 years ago when I was 24..this has left me with a scar and a little bit of numbness in my left leg and some nerve damage
- carrying baby hasn’t been as difficult as I was advised - I believe they told me to expect a lot of pain as they didn’t really know and had to prepare me for the worst possible outcome! Things have been good in that sense.
- for birth, they have said I can go for a natural birth and emergency section if needed or a planned section if I want. I really don’t know what to do!!!! I can 100% not get an epidural they have said it’s not an option. A spinal block is very risky due to the size and the incision from previous surgery- I could end him with permanent nerve damage.
- for birth, they have said I can go for a natural birth and emergency section if needed or a planned section if I want. I really don’t know what to do!!!! I can 100% not get an epidural they have said it’s not an option. A spinal block is very risky due to the size and the incision from previous surgery- I could end him with permanent nerve damage.
Do I try for a natural birth with no epidural? And possibly end up having to get an emergency section anyway? Or do I plan the section and go in with a date to have my baby? I really am clueless , my first baby, I’m a single mummy And very very scared...
I have the risk of even getting nerve damage in labour from the way my legs will be positioned in labour but then again the recovery for a csection is just meant to be awful especially when I’ll be fending for myself - I have family but don’t want them around ALL THE TIME for 6 weeks.. please can anyone help me with some concrete advice
think I have rambled on a little too much- in a bit of a tiz over it all! Only got spoke to today at 37 weeks when referral letter was sent at my 12 week scan and the only reason they spoke to me today was because I was brought in overnight due to sickness and to get some IV fluids. NHS in Northern Ireland for you!!!
I have the risk of even getting nerve damage in labour from the way my legs will be positioned in labour but then again the recovery for a csection is just meant to be awful especially when I’ll be fending for myself - I have family but don’t want them around ALL THE TIME for 6 weeks.. please can anyone help me with some concrete advice
think I have rambled on a little too much- in a bit of a tiz over it all! Only got spoke to today at 37 weeks when referral letter was sent at my 12 week scan and the only reason they spoke to me today was because I was brought in overnight due to sickness and to get some IV fluids. NHS in Northern Ireland for you!!!
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My section recovery was fine. For the first few days I was hobbling around, but I was in hospital then, so didn't need to do much walking anyway. When I got home, I felt back to normal. No problem walking or carrying baby, etc. I wasnt in pain ( obviously pain meds helped) and I was able to breastfeed on those meds.
I went back driving after 4 weeks, as couldn't take asking for a lift everytime I wanted to go anywhere. Doctor write a letter saying I was fine to drive.
Anyone i know personally who have had a section, have recovered without any problems. You know yourself, ppl only like talking about the things that go wrong!
If I was in your position, choosing between a natural or a section, I'd weigh up the risk of getting more nerve damage from a natural versus potential complications of a section. Hopefully your doctor/midwife help with that. And also, which one made me feel less anxious.
Did you say you are 37 weeks? They didn't give you much time to think it over!!
Best of luck with everything.