Advice on c-section
Hi Ladies,
I am currently 11 weeks pregnant with my second baby. I delivered my son vaginally, but his birth was very traumatic. My baby ended up in the NICU for 4 weeks and I was under the consultants care for 4 months after due to all of the complications.
Now that I am pregnant again I have been offered an elective c-section or can try to deliver the baby naturally again. I am completely at a loss as to what to do.
Previously I would have said section, but as Ive looked into it you see more and more stories of complications for mother and baby. Things like recovery times, blood loss, infections etc, and babies having breathing problems due to there lungs not having emptied all of the surfactant.
I would love to experience a happy delivery where my oh and i get to hold our baby and take everything in by whichever means, but paramount is the safety of my baby and myself.
I dont know anyone who has had a c-section, so would love to hear some advice other than that from the consultant/midwife.
Sorry its a long one!
Naomi
I am currently 11 weeks pregnant with my second baby. I delivered my son vaginally, but his birth was very traumatic. My baby ended up in the NICU for 4 weeks and I was under the consultants care for 4 months after due to all of the complications.
Now that I am pregnant again I have been offered an elective c-section or can try to deliver the baby naturally again. I am completely at a loss as to what to do.
Previously I would have said section, but as Ive looked into it you see more and more stories of complications for mother and baby. Things like recovery times, blood loss, infections etc, and babies having breathing problems due to there lungs not having emptied all of the surfactant.
I would love to experience a happy delivery where my oh and i get to hold our baby and take everything in by whichever means, but paramount is the safety of my baby and myself.
I dont know anyone who has had a c-section, so would love to hear some advice other than that from the consultant/midwife.
Sorry its a long one!
Naomi
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i woulndt wish a c-section on my worst enemy i'm afraid i didnt feel like a mum after the birth for a little while cos i felt they done the work for me.I am nearly 15wks with my second and am praying for a vaginal birth this time.With ashton i had pethiden fell asleep for 3hrs went from 2-9cm in that time flat on my back so i'm thinking it might be quick this time!!!!if i can stay more mobile.
Please think carefully about your decision and whats best for you,everybody reacts differently to the recovery no 2 people are the same
best of luck kelly
xxxx
Thanks for all sharing your stories and advice!
To be honest im still not alot further on in making a decision but it was nice to hear things from a personal perspective and not just a medical one.
I will keep you posted.
Naomi xx
Whatever you decide though im sure it wont be like your first birth as no two are the same, good luck
your recommended not to drive and things for 6 weeks, but i felt ok after 2.5 weeks to drive so i rang the insurance to get covered.