If you are having a scheduled C-Section, I am curious why? So far, we have talked potential C-Section twice because at 34/35 weeks, my baby was transverse. At 36 weeks, he straightened out, and still seems to be in good position now at 37 weeks. Once we decided that was likely not an issue anymore, we found with his positioning/growth ultrasound that he has a HUGE head. And on top of that, my blood pressure is starting to go up. My doctor is doing everything to avoid a C-Section, but I could end up having one in the end anyway.
Anyway, I am just curious about those that already have a C-section scheduled, what the reason is, if you don't mind sharing?
Re: Scheduled C-Sections... I'm just curious
I am having a scheduled c-section bc I have a L5-S1 (last 2 discs) Spinal Fusion. In addition to that, I have a ruptured disc at L4 right above my fusion. My doctor does not want me pushing or in the pushing position for any amount of time. Thank goodness, bc it could risk by back getting worse.
I'm also having a repeat CS after an emergency one the first time. (water broke, labored for hours, etc.)
I'd also have to switch practices if I wanted a VBAC due to insurance & hospital policies.
This one is looking to be bigger so both my OB and I agree a RCS is ideal for my situation. She was onboard for a vbac or to atleast try until I started measuring 6 weeks over my dates and have consistently measured much over since.
I was a candidate for a VBAC, but chose to do the repeat c-section. I think in my head, it's a 50-50 shot (in my situation) that I could end up with another c-section anyways even after going through 24 hours of labor like last time. I just don't want to do it again the same way. I was tired and drugged out and hardly remember the first days in the hospital with my son.
Even though its much more invasive, I would rather schedule it this time, be prepared, have the minimal drugs for the short surgery and then be with my baby. Plus, with no family in town to watch my son, it's just easier to let them PLAN flights and all that to come be with my 2 year old while me & the hubs are in the hospital.
If I have to do my RCS I will be doing it because either:
1. My previa didn't clear up. (I have until 39 weeks for this to happen IF I don't get pre-e again)
OR
2. It did clear up, but I hit 40 weeks and didn't go into labor on my own. My doctor will not let me go past 40 weeks without any signs of labor because they will not induce a VBAC.
There is a 3rd possiblity though too. If I get pre-e again then All bets are off & I could have to give birth once it gets crazy. Then my c/s will only be scheduled like, later that day or the next... so it wouldn't be as scheduled as the first 2 options.
No matter what, my RCS will be scheduled for a medical reason.
#1 breech
#2 I dont want a VBAC
My first labor/delivery was very rough, 3 hours of pushing and ended with vacuum and episiotomy with 4th degree tearing through EVERYTHING. Over 30 stitches. Healing took forever and had complications as well.
My OB has recommended a c-section to avoid tearing the scar tissue. I have the choice to labor and decide but with this LO measuring very large as well I don't want to chance tearing and ending up with a c-section anyway.
I struggle with the decision and the emotional apsect of not delivering vaginally but I feel it's best for baby and me. I don't know that I could handle a recovery as rough as the last one with a newborn and a toddler.
Good luck to you!
Thanks for the responses everyone.
Although, I'm afraid many of you just scared me even more than I was before In speaking with my doctor today, she said because my baby's head is so big, I will likely push longer than most people would, and even then, we'll see what happens. I agree with all of you that I would rather have a scheduled c-section, rather than an emergency one, but I know him having a big head probably isn't reason enough to schedule a c-section, especially since this is my first baby. You just never know how your body will respond. The whole labor process makes me more nervous every day, but I guess I will just have to wait and see what happens over the next three weeks.
No harm in trying. My Dr checked while I pushed and my girls head wouldnt move at all. So it was very apparent she wouldnt come out vaginally. They warned me my pelvis was probably too small for my big baby but you never know until you try.
I had a previous c-section with my son due to failure to progress and he was tiny (6lbs2oz). It was after an induction at 37w5d due to a failed NST and lasted 18 hours. I have chronic hypertension, so I'm always a high risk, but particularly during labor I have a high risk of stroke. Couple that with the fact that my recovery wasn't great the first time around, my doctor was concerned with my trying a vbac - and honestly I was too. Then we found out at 31 weeks that DS#2 has an arrhythmia, so my doctor was more concerned after that. She said she'd spend the entire time second guessing if the baby needed to be out immediately and she was more likely to do a c-section anyways.
So, I'll have a rcs tomorrow.
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My first was breech so I had a scheduled C-section. My OB told me that I could try for a VBAC but informed me of the stats of 1-2% rupture in VBACs, also noting that the result is catastrophic if you do wind up in the 1-2%. He also told me he'd actually seen a rupture. I have another family member who is a physician and keeps telling me that 1-2% seems like a small risk but it's actually quite high.
I really struggled with my decision b/c I HATED recovering from the C-section. But I decided I just can't face the risk...
I have a c-section scheduled because I am having twins and it is standard in my practice to at least get it on the books early. We can always cancel if they are both vertex and I can opt for a vaginal delivery.
My OB was up front that she was pro c-section for twins unless both are vertex AND baby A is bigger than baby B. She did say she would consider a breech delivery of baby B if necessary, but feels like a c-section is safer. She is a twin mom herself.
He is measuring really big also. I'm 36weeks and he is measuring at 40w6d. They did another us today and his head was to large to get measurements from and his abdomen was measuring about 11lbs. All averaged together to 9.8.
My b/p has been going up too. It was 135 over 81 today. My norm is about 100 to 110 over 60.
Also my fluid is measuring on the low side of normal.
GL!!!
My DD was a BIG 10.5 pounds and would not fit through my pelvis even enough to engage. I had a scheduled section with her. My doula, on seeing her, said there was no way I could have birthed her vaginally with a safe outcome.
We are doing a RCS with this baby assuming he will be big too. He is already measuring a month ahead.
Would I rather have a vaginal birth? YES! But in the end, I want a healthy baby and a healthy mama.
This statistic sounds way off. Did he mean for women who hadn't waited long enough between pregnancies to try for a VBAC? From what I have read the suggested minimum time between a C-Section and VBAC labor is 2 years. Possibly that is what he was referring to?