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Why not c-section?

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Re: Why not c-section?

  • I switched OBs at 36 weeks last time due to a move. Registering at the hospital is just a convenience thing so you don't have to fill out a bunch of paperwork while you're standing at the front desk in active labor. Switch, it will be a huge weight off your shoulders!


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  • I hadn't registered with the hospital yet but that's no big deal either, just register with the new hospital :) I'm actually going to register with both hospitals my new OB delivers at because I won't be able to tour one until I am in my 37th week. And from what I am gathering many doctors who push for elective or scheduled inductions and c-sections are doing so for their own convenience. They are able to go right in, quickly deliver or "catch" the baby, and move on to the next patient rather than wait for you to labor naturally.... Much less predictable for when they will be needed!

    Ugh that's really what it's sounding like...way to take advantage of new mothers!! :(

    Plus IMO it's borderline fraud/malpractice since induced/section deliveries are a cash cow for hospitals. They make more money that way.

     

    OMG was just reading more about this and yes, not only is it more convenient for the doctor but the doctor AND the hospital make more money b/c it's surgery...talk about a conflict of interest!! :(

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  • CandaceC1020CandaceC1020 member
    edited June 2014
    OP - Have you consulted another doctor yet?  :)
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  • This is kind of random but I am chiming in as a doula, and an optometrist (eye doctor). I know switching doctors can feel kind of awkward, but from the doctor's perspective you are just one of many many patients he/she sees in a day. I truly care for all of my optometry patients, but I would not be hurt or upset if one of them switched doctors to someone who they felt was a better fit for them. I want whatever is in their best interest. I know it's not the same thing, but just trying to put some perspective on it. Usually you feel a stronger connection to the doctor than they feel to you. 

    Also, with OBs, they probably don't care quite as much about your birth experience, as long as you and the baby come out alive. But from your perspective it is one of the most memorable days of your life, and the experience matters as much as the outcome. 


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    Just wanted to say my sis switched OBs at 32 weeks.  It was NBD.  She signed a release form at her new OB's and they contacted the old OB to get the records sent over.  As far as hospital registering, you don't *have* to register at a hospital before birth.  It's just recommended so you don't have to fill out all the paperwork while laboring.  So not going to the hospital you registered at is NBD.  Just go to the new hospital and register there.  

    Good luck picking a new OB. Hope it all goes smoothly for you!
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  • Ug OP, I'm so sorry your doc was giving you grief for what sounds like very normal weight gain :(

    I hope the doctor search has gone well!

    I know you originally came in looking for thoughts on elective c vs. natural birth, but there are so so many other options in between too. Do some research and work with whoever is going to be your support during delivery. I hope it works out for you!
  • Just finished reading Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, and she specifically says to be wary of any doc who recommends less than 25-30 lbs weight gain. She also says the mother's starting weight makes no difference.
  • I think part of the reason is b/c I've gained 24 lbs already and only in my 7th month so I think he feels that it will be difficult to push baby out. :(
    Not trying to be mean but I laughed out loud when I read this. As PP have said, the average weight gain is 25-35 pounds. Sounds to me like you're right on track. Also, it is not to late to switch doctors. You need to feel comfortable around your OB. I hope you were able to find someone else. Wishing you a safe and healthy delivery! 


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  • mlrafikimlrafiki member
    edited June 2014
    It's never too late to change doctors! YOU are the patient, YOU are the mother, this is YOUR baby, YOUR body, and YOUR choice! Regardless of her opinion on c-sections, your doctor should not be making you feel bad about your perfectly normal weight gain. In fact, even if you were out of the normal range for weight gain, she shouldn't be making you feel bad, just calmly explaining the risks and options pertaining to that. The lady sounds like a terrible doctor and not a very nice person, to boot. No matter what kind of delivery you end up with, one of the biggest factors in your memory of the day (and to a certain extent, the health outcomes for you and baby) will be your comfort. If your doctor has already made a habit of scaring and degrading you, that's a recipe for a very unpleasant birth.

    Please seek a new doctor for your safety and peace of mind! You can do it! You've already taken the first step by asking questions, so you are a strong and confident mama. You deserve a doctor who respects you.
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  • You can change Docs up til the end of your pregnancy.  There are some concerning things your Dr is saying. I would explore other advice from OB's at the rate your Dr is going. And shame on him for the weight gain comment, You are fine.
    Also, if you are worried about sex --- a c section can actually damage/sever the nerves that make orgasm possible ( and can make women incontinent.). I have read studies about women after c sections trying for years to regain their sexual health and still not acheiving what it felt like before their c section. Please do more research. This is your birth! Not your Doctors!
  • C-section is a surgery, with the same risks of any other elective surgery, while vaginal birth is what your body was made for, you can start breastfeeding right away, walking and doing your normal activities faster than when having a c-section.  

    C-section is only safer to you and the baby if you have a high-risk pregnancy, if your baby is bigger than normal or if there is any other condition that will make vaginal birth risky. 
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  • It is DEFINITELY not too late to switch providers!! And if he's making you feel poorly when you see him, RUN, don't walk to the new provider! As for your weight gain, I've put on 40lbs (27w) and no GD, BP is phenom, and baby and I are healthy. As for the "big baby bull" you're being fed, my friend was "forced" in to a c-section with her first because they told her her baby was going to die because at 5ft, she would never be able to push such a big baby out.....Michael ended up being 7#2oz!!! Total BS! Said friend went on to have 2 VBACs, at home, Molly 9#10oz and Jack was over 10#!! Women were made for this. Our bodies are incredible pieces of machinery. Get educated, get empowered, and have the birth you and your baby deserve.

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  • The Natural birth forums might be a little biased against c-sections. I'm not making a recommendation either way. I'm just saying that you may want to see what the ladies in the c-section boards have to say for a different perspective.

    Even if you elect to try for natural, there are no guarantees how it will turn out.

    I, personally, expected to have a vaginal birth and my body wasn't up for that. Given the situation, I was glad to have c-section as a plan B, and my recovery was pretty mild.

    I'm not sure where the year for full recovery idea comes from but I was cleared to do anything others do within weeks and I didn't have any trouble getting around or taking care of my son after the first couple of dayswhich I was in the hospital. It is recommended for all women, regardless of birthing method, to allow at least 18 months between babies.



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