C-Sections.

audijones

what are some reasons people have C-Sections? And do they completely numb you or can u feel it somewhat? 

HereWeGoAgain29

There are lots of reasons for having a C-Section. I had to have one b/c I was induced with my daughter, and after 36 hours I hadn't dilated to the point of being in "active" labor. The risk of infection increases once your water breaks, so we had a C-Section. I was numb from the chest down (epidural), and was awake during the entire surgery. I couldn't feel any pain during the surgery, just a lot of pulling and pressure. Word to the wise, DO NOT LOOK OVER THE SHEET that the hospital will put up to block you from seeing your guts being splayed open! The entire procedure took about 45 minutes (15 to deliver the baby, and then 30 minutes to put all the "pieces" back in and stitch or staple you back together).

In the event you need an emergency C-Section (these are performed if the baby is in distress), you'll be put completely under anesthesia.

It depends on your state or hospital's laws/policies whether they allow VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean). My state allows them, but my Ob/Gyn has warned me that only about 20% of VBACs are successful, and also said that prior labors are a good indicator of future labors. My plan is to schedule a C-Section the week of my due date, but try for a VBAC if I go into labor naturally before then.

WDDCH

You should not feel pain. You will feel your body moving about a little but you shouldn't feel discomfort or pain during procedure.

Some reasons: prolapsed cord (cord is coming out before baby), placenta previa (placenta blocking the cervix), breech or transverse presentation, exhausted mom after 1-2 hours of pushing, baby shows distress, etc.

laurasuzanne2006

No pain but I could still feel specific touches example vibrating from staples etc. vbacs are actually never illegal but some hospitals don't do them. They also have a 70 percent success rate

aubreyalt

I had a c-section due to placenta previa. I was extremely nervous and my doctor gave me something for the anxiety. I was terrified of the needle going into my spine to essentially numb me from the breast down. So scared actually that I was trying to call the c-section off. After the anxiety medicine kicked in I just tried to talk with my Mother (who was my support) and my team of doctors. Being honest with how you feel and what you can be comfortable with is best. My main concern was also the kind if pain afterward and if it would affect me bonding with my newborn but I had no problems with the pain medication I received. Don't let anyone rush yo, take your time with recuperation and what your body accomplished. Congratulation!

Seh114

I had a c section because DS was breech and then when we tried ton turn him he went transverse. I had a spinal block and felt absolutely nothing during the procedure.

maura+c

My best friend just had a c-section Friday because her little girl was breached.

Peony1982

I had a c section after 4 hours of pushing at 10 cmwith no progress and my temp spiking. Turns out baby was tangled in the cord, but not in danger. I did not feel any pain, but you could feel mild pressure/movement.

treas825

I've had 2 c-secs.  My son was breach and he was not lowering into my pelvis (he was really comfy in there).  I was high risk and induced.  I was not progressing with the pitocin and Aidy's hearbeat was slowing so we opted for c-sec.  I had a spinal.  I was numb from just below my shoulders all the way down.  I felt nothing except for some weird tugging.  No pain.  Just this super weird tugging.  The worst part of the whole thing for me, even with the recovery, was getting the urinary catheter removed afterwards.  That sucked big time. I had a c-sec a year later with my daughter because of the back-to-back pregnancies.  I'm on my 3rd now and we are looking at c-sec to be our first option.  Here in AZ it is hard to find a VBA2C. Also I don't know if it's worth the risk to me.  

als8711

I had a c section because I had to give birth at 32 weeks and baby was breech, so vaginal birth wasn't an option.  i'm having a repeat because the hospital I'm delivering at doesn't allow VBAC's, and I'm also not a good candidate.  You are numb from the waist down, but you can still feel them touch you.  I remember them pinching me and asking if I felt it, and I said yes, so they reworded it as do I feel pain, and I said no.  You feel them pull the baby out and you feel pressure, but no pain.  

BowWowBowie

Mine wasn't routine, and definitely not the norm, but it can happen.

I had an emergency c-section due to my body not progressing after being in labor for well over 24 hours. I had an epidural earlier that only worked for half of my body (and had faded) I could move my right side of my body and I could feel when they started cutting into my right side. You can actually see where the scar is nice and neat to just ugly. They would have knocked me out if I hadn't already had so much medication in my system from trying to get labor to progress, they didn't want my daughter to have any more. I'm not going to lie, it was the worst pain I've ever endured, EVER. They did knock me out as soon as they got my daughter out. But even though the pain was excruciating, it was well worth it. I'm going to have my second child in November and I don't have the chance for a VBAC, it's a set in stone c-section. I've been told since I'll be getting a spinal I won't feel a thing. I'm not holding my breath, just keeping in mind that the pain is temporary, and the reward is immense. 

beachbum28

I'm a c-section momma, my first baby was to large, I tried but he got stuck. He was 11 Lbs and 23in. Big boy! My second was a repeat section, my girl was 8lbs 12oz 21in, I'll have a third section with this one. I never had any complications and I healed quickly.

Maddiemyprincess

U don't get put to sleep in emergency c sections both mine where emergency and I was fully awake had a epidural in place

KaleighsYaYa

I had a scheduled c section with my first and will again with my second.

Years ago I had a large fibroid tumor removed and due to the surgery I was told it would be unsafe to give birth naturally.

groovylocks

You can also choose to have one. If your doctor refuses and you really want one, find another doctor. 

I'm not saying you should or should not choose to have one but that it IS a choice some women make.