C-Sections 101

they say that the second cs is a lot better than the first but i dont know.... my son was an emergency cs at 31 weeks and im about to deliver my daughter at 39 weeks this thursday... this time it will be scheduled but i still dont like it... i wish she could just come out the way she is suppposed to... :(

I was in labor for a week with my oldestest and ended up having an emergency C-section. The second child was an elected C-section and I was able to completely skip the labor pains and all. Now after 10+ years I am having my third by C-section. Yes it is major surgery, technically, but I'd prefer the control over uncertainty any day!

I have had three beutifule children by c-section and i just found out that i am pregnant again. Im scared because some doctors say you shouldnt have no more than three by c-section. And every time i have less and less felling around the scar area. any advice???

I gave birth to twins via c-section in 1998. My recovery wasn't too bad, but I was in pain for at least a week afterwards. I am now expecting a baby boy due in late January and due to my history of c-section and high blood pressure, my doc has already scheduled a c-section at 39 weeks. Surgery always scares me, but I'm even more scared of labor. I don't handle pain well. I've never gone into labor and I really don't plan on it LOL. Congrats to all you ladies on ur bundles of joy. :)

I have placenta previa and will have to have a c-section. Many people have reacted with pity towards me like c-sections are awful compared to vaginal birth, but I don't have a choice. Hopefully all goes well.

My 1st c- sec. was somewhat elective. My dr. was worried about me having a large baby and due to my borderline high BP she was against inducing. So we decided together that I would be a good candidate for a c-sec. I am so glad I did- it was fantastic! My recovery was super short and I felt great immdiatley. My only complaint was that I couldn't eat! 14 mo. later, I am about to have another and could not be more excited :)

I was induced to have my first son and ended up with a cs probably would have had one anyway as he was completely wrapped in his cord. I am due in dec and do not want another cs because it is a surgery and invasive. If I have to I will though for my baby's health and my own.

12/20/10 my 6th child is due ive had all my other children natural no drugs even my 2nd child came out butt 1st (they didnt know till they saw her butt all the way out) as of right now this baby is breech im freaked doc acts like its no big deal if he cuts me open i gave birth to 5 already i like that was being able to get up shower about an hour after giving birth im so scared

This article fails to also point out c-sections are done for ovarian cysts, hysterectomy, and tubiligation. I'm having a c-section in December, hasn't been scheduled, and I have to have a cyst removed and my tubes tied. My first birth was vaginal.

In 2008, i had my son via c-section and i amdue again in nov and am scared of the recovery bc my son is only 2 and he loves having mommy hold him and i feel that with the second c-section i wont be able to.well i know my recovery should be fast bc well it was really fast and easy with my son i didnt even need the pain meds once i got home i was able to take the motron they gave me....wish me luck nov 1st is my c-section.

my1st went so overdue, i was induced & nothing except awful contractions 4 2 dys.they decided 2 take him via c-s.i was exhausted frm labor&not 2 mention the excess weight gain made it hard to recover.my 2ND was a s.c-s, making it easier.i wasnt tired or in pain.i gained less than with my son& recovery was so much better!it was great!my 3rd is nxt mnth!recovery may take longer than vag but in the end its way better than being so tired frm labor.AND u choose bday!

I have to have a c-section because I have a cyst on my right ovary. I have to have my ovary removed so they are just going to do it all at the same time instead of me having to come back to the hospital. 9 weeks to go!

This will be my 7th C section and this will be my last one because the doctor told me that the skin becomes very thin when you have more than 3 C sections. The doctors told me that they want to remove the baby eairly @ about 38 weeks by my skin being so thin that if i go into labor on my own, my skin can tear and that i could be in trouble. So i have to have a tuble ligation. I am kinda scared but i have the lord on my side to watch over me.

I had my oldest son, he's 13, vaginally. This time I was informed I have to have a c-section due to a large cyst on my ovary. My doc said I could come back and have the surgery later, after I give birth, but since I 'm having my tubes tied, I just figured I'd go ahead and get it all done at once. Really nervous, but my vaginal delivery was no piece of cake either, so I'm just hoping for the best.

I'm having another c-section in 10weeks with my 4th daughter. well, 8 years ago, my 3rd daughter wanted to come out feet first. I never really thought that it was major surgery. I didn't have any problems other than spinal headaches. I never had numbness on my scar or anywhere else. Congrats to all, whether it's your 1st or not.

I also have numbness on my scar after 6 1/2 years..2nd c-section scheduled in 8 weeks. My 1st c-section was wonderful, and somewhat elective, and was scheduled almost 7 years after my oldest was injured during a traumatic vaginal delivery. In comparison, my c-section was a remarkably enjoyable experience. my recovery was actually quicker for me. The thought of having a c-section is much scarier than the actual surgery. good luck and best wishes to you all!

My first son was delivered thru c-section. I was unable to push him out and he went into fetal stress. I am pregnant again and this time I am having a scheduled c-section I feel its the best choice for my situation. My first recovery was not bad so I am hopefull this one will be the same.

There is so much information missing from this article and a lot of the information in the article lacking. Like failure to progress is often just a doctor not wanting to wait anymore, or a labor that was induced before the mother's body/baby were ready. Distress in an infant is often caused by induction, and true CPD is very, very, rare. There's so much information out there, educate yourself on labor and delivery, what's normal, how to cope with pain, and the pros and cons of procedures.

im scared but this will be my fourth csection.wen i had my last son they mess up a nerve that goes 2 my leg.so i will b very precocious this time about the anesthesiologist that i have.

I believe blood clots area also a possible, but rare, complication from surgery... so if you have a c/s, educate yourself about those too. They can be life threatening if not caught early!

i jst glad i was asleep through this 1 my son born at 31 weeks his eldest 2yr was born same way at 32 weeks yet my 1st at 42 weeks normal & twins at 36 weeks normal both of em i jst seam 2 b going earlier & earlier good luck on Friday 4th & listen 2 them rest it is major surgery x

im about to have one next friday and im so scare!!!!!!!!!!

My numbness has NEVER left after 7 years. I am getting ready for another one in the next month or so. I don't expect to ever have complete feeling around the scar.

=] surgery is still spooky