Planned Cesarean

hannahhlwalker

Is anyone anticipating a planned cesarean? This will be my 3rd delivery. My first were born vaginally and my second had a shoulder dystocia complication. I’m thinking about just opting for a cesarean to eliminate the worry of a repeat shoulder dystocia. 

Mommy2Boys87

This will be my third delivery as well with a planned C-section. Both of my boys were born via C-section. I tried to deliver naturally with both but my body just wasn't having it. I am scheduled for 7/27 - first planned C-section so I don't really know yet what to expect the day of.

RedBaramid

We are moving forward with a planned cesarean. I'd wanted to try for a VBAC at first because a lot happened with my first pregnancy that was out of my control and may not happen again this time. They ran my percentages and I scored at 65%, the cut off is 70% so technically according to my practice I meet criteria for attempting a VBAC. If for some reason I go into labor and am progressing in a healthy way before my cesarean (which will be booked for sometime during my 39th week assuming I continue to stay healthy here) but not too early, they are comfortable with me attempting to go naturally... I am NOT wanting to go naturally though. At this point we've decided that I am going to get my tubes removed during my section because we are done having children after this one. If labor somehow sneaks up on me and I go normally and naturally I'll have to get my tubal ligation at a later time. No thanks. One recovery for me please. 

wife-and-mommy

I'm having a cesarean scheduled because I've had two c-sections already and my doctor will not allow me to try. Even my emergency c- section recovery wasn't terrible. Not being able to take care of other kids if you have them or feeling pressured to lift too much too soon is my biggest stressor. My last c-section was at 41 weeks bc I was hoping for a VBAC and I'm happy I won't have to wait that long this time. 

kgrgreen

@Mommy2Boys87 I am also scheduled for a RCS on 7/27!

DD was planned as she was breech. They gave me an epidural and tried a version. The plan was if she flipped, they'd induce me and if the version didn't work I would have a CS. I've heard after the first CS the recovery gets easier but I had a really hard time with my first. I thought about doing a VBAC this time but things just didn't work out for me.

marfi236

I can't wait to get established at my new doctor to find out when my c-section is going to be!