What to do?

Chicks21

Not sure what to do so I need advice because not even my doctor knows which one is right.

Since 16 weeks I've known that no matter what I'll need to have a dermoid cyst about the size of a baseball removed from my right ovary.

So my doctor has given me the decision to either do a c-section and have the surgery all at once or do vaginal and go back in 6 weeks later and take out the cyst.

What would you do?

magentawarped

What does it matter what we'd do? We live totally different lives. I'm doing everything in my power to not have a C section...you may not be so against it. This is absolutely a personal decision. Neither choice is right or wrong, it's what you want to do.

RebeccaY1

This is a personal decision, but I'd probably try to have the vaginal delivery.  For me, part of the reason that I would have a vaginal delivery is that this is better for the baby.  Birth is just about the mother, but also the baby. 

jessib10

What's the recovery time if you go back and have the surgery later? Will you have someone to help? I think if opt for it with a c-section even though I don't really want another only because I wouldn't want to have to stop bfing once I begin. There are so many variables to consider.. You should really talk it out with your partner.

Chicks21

Obviously ik it's a personal decision. I'm just curious as to if anyone has gone through this and what they did.

KateLouise

if you ended up with an emergency c-section, would they still take the cyst out for you at the same time?

InLovewSB

As a person who's had two C-sections, let me assure you that a c-section recovery, while painful, is manageable and can happen with no complications.

That said - once you have a C-section, you have to think very carefully about what you do for future births. Some hospitals, some doctors will not attempt VBACs. You may personally prefer not to risk a VBAC. So if either of those conditions are true, then you are looking at C-sections for all future deliveries simply because you chose it this time. (In case you did not know, a vaginal birth after a c-section can be risky because the contractions put alot of pressure on the scar tissue and because you may have adhesion of the scar tissue to your abdominal wall. If you experienced a rupture at your scar, you could bleed to death, the baby could be lost.)

It's certainly something to think about.  For me, after my first C-section, VBACs were never an option, so instead of having 4 children like we had discussed when dating and early in our marriage, we will be stopping with #3. The C-section is a hard recovery, even if you have no complications. You just had major surgery, yet are expected to and do care for another tiny human being instead of just being able to rest and heal.

Not an easy choice. Good luck.

Chicks21

Yes, they would still take it out.

Chicks21

InLovewSB said:

As a person who's had two C-sections, let me assure you that a c-section recovery, while painful, is manageable and can happen with no complications.

That said - once you have a C-section, you have to think very carefully about what you do for future births. Some hospitals, some doctors will not attempt VBACs. You may personally prefer not to risk a VBAC. So if either of those conditions are true, then you are looking at C-sections for all future deliveries simply because you chose it this time. (In case you did not know, a vaginal birth after a c-section can be risky because the contractions put alot of pressure on the scar tissue and because you may have adhesion of the scar tissue to your abdominal wall. If you experienced a rupture at your scar, you could bleed to death, the baby could be lost.)

It's certainly something to think about.  For me, after my first C-section, VBACs were never an option, so instead of having 4 children like we had discussed when dating and early in our marriage, we will be stopping with #3. The C-section is a hard recovery, even if you have no complications. You just had major surgery, yet are expected to and do care for another tiny human being instead of just being able to rest and heal.

Not an easy choice. Good luck.

This was very helpful thank you! This LO will be only one due to other issues I'm having. (I'm lucky to even have her) it's nice to get others opinions because I am younger so I can't really ask my friends and my bf is gone away at school/military. I do appreciate your reply

maelic

If you're not planning on having anymore children then I would strongly favor the c-section. Heal once rather than twice in 6 weeks. 

Excitedmum35

I don't know- if it was me I think I'd go for natural birth and then the OP later. I would imagine that getting over a ceaser and the removal of the cyst would be harder than just the cyst removal?
And - will you have someone to help you with LO while you recover from the OP?

karich

Can they remove the cyst laprascopically? If yes, I would def opt for a vaginal birth for numerous reasons.

Chicks21

karich said:

Can they remove the cyst laprascopically? If yes, I would def opt for a vaginal birth for numerous reasons.

Yes. It would be six weeks after I give birth. I'm starting to think vaginal birth then having surgery would be much better than a c-section

karich

If they remove the cyst laprascopically, the recovery will be minimal. You will be sore for a few days, but shouldn't even compare to a c-section recovery. It's a few small incisions in your abdomen compared to major abdominal surgery.
Good luck!!

erind0213

Totally a personal decision.

For me this is my 2nd and last pregnancy. I think I would do the c-section and have it all taken care of at one time instead of finally feeling better and then having another procedure, even though my first child was born vaginally.

I would just look into if there would be any additional restrictions and the duration for healing just so you know what you are up against, while also being a new mom.

futuremrswinfree

I've had abdominal surgery before (not a c-section, though). If you are going to do the c-section, you might want to go ahead and have the cyst removed at the same time. Get all of your recovery over at once if you can.