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c-section advice needed
Hi all, I went to the hosp yesterday for my 28 week scan/check and my baby is measuring at well over 4 pounds and the size of a 34 week baby. They have told me he is going to be at least 11 pound at full term and have called me back in at 34 weeks for a growth scan and have suggested I am then given a date for a c-section at 37 weeks. I am absolutely petrified of the thought of having a c-section and have sat here crying on and off since yesterday, I really dont like the idea of stopping in hospital for days after cos I have a fear of hospitals. Can anyone who has had a c-section please tell me is the pain really bad after as Im not good with pain and also how long do u normally have to stop in, I think once I get my head round it Ill be ok so just need reassuring,
thanks sarah x
thanks sarah x
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Discuss how you feel with your midwife, she should have first hand knowledge about the hospital and talk you through what to expect. It is her job to reassure you. Like I said I may opt for another c-section this time too.
i had a section 3yrs ago and truthfully its not as painful as you would think it more uncomfortable for the first couple of weeks than painful but when your discharged from hosp they useually give you a prescription for some pain killers anyway and i had my son on the wednesday and went home the saturday morning so not too long the main thing i would say is make sure you buy some high waisted knickers for after as they will sit comfortabley above your cut if you end up having one
hope you feel a bit better about it soon
emma xx
sarah x
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on the other hand, why do you have to have a c/s just because of the size? my friend is 5'1" and had an 11lb baby, and i've heard of other similar stories. could you not have a "trial" of labour (where they see if the baby will come down thru the pelvis) if you really dont want a c/s. could they not induce you earlier?
the other thing is have you been tested for diabetes? you do have a whopper for only 28 weeks!
try not to worry, but ask all these things and see what they say - if you do have the c/s, they are ok, promise!
i had an emergency c section with my 2nd 11 years ago-and truthfully the worse part of it was the 'emergency' situation rather than the op and recovery itself. i was up and about a few hours and declined any pain relief apart from paracetamol cause i really didnt need it!agree that it surely cant be worse than having stitches etc 'downstairs'.and im sure being planned will make it a much better experience than i had. i am 34 weeks pregnant with my 3rd and still trying to make my mind up as to whether or not i want a planned section or VBAC! xx
I had my 3rd C-Section in October, so it can't be that bad! My first lo was 5lbs at 31 weeks. When I was in labour for 15 hours with him, only to get to 6cm and then stop, I had to have an emergency c-sec and he turned out to be 9lb9oz! I had another boy by elective c-sec, which was recommended because he was getting big too, and then I had a surprise girl last October, again by c-sec because you can't have a normal delivery with your third. Each time, I have found the recovery to be fine! you just have to be careful. My first delivery was more traumatic because it was an emergency section. My other son and daughter's births were controlled and absolutely fine afterwards so my advice would be to take their advice and don't worry! You get plenty of pain relief anyway and you are up and about the next day!
Good luck.....luv anne-marie xx