For those of you with planned C-Sections...

DDK513

Mine is scheduled because baby is frank breech, and has been for 11 weeks. Although it's nice to know when the baby will be here, I feel like I'm being denied a "real" labor experience, and a little part of me is really disappointed about it.

Why are you having one and how do you feel about it?

 

evenstar622

I'm scheduled for a c-section this Friday, the 10th.  And I am totally thrilled about it!!!!!!  I get really PO'd at the people who instantly get all judgemental about it too.  They don't have a clue.

I've been dealing with a heart condition for the entire 3rd tri, and have been on bed rest because of it.  Dr. is also estimating an 11 lb baby....so even if his estimate is slightly off, baby will still be big.  Dr. is worried that since I've been on bed rest, my muscles are like jello, and that there is little chance of me being physically able to push a huge baby out.  That, and my heart condition gets worse under stress.  He doesn't want me going into cardiac arrest during labor.

All said and done, you do what is best for your baby!!!  If that means, c-section, then so-be-it!!!!  There is nothing to feel bad about!!!!

Loops925

I'm having one because I already had an emergency c/s with my DS. I wanted to try for a VBAC but my doctors don't recommend it since it would only be 15 months after the first c/s. They say that the risks are too high and could be bad for the baby and myself.

I also was disappointed to have a c/s, but having lost my son I really don't care anymore how the baby is delivered as long as he's alive in my arms.

I can't get rid of that image in my head where I deliver my baby vaginally and it's placed on my tummy; but hey I'd rather be safe than sorry.

I'm sure your labor/delivery experience would be much worth it though... you'll have your baby safely in your arms and that's really all that matters

angeltex

I have known going into this pg that any baby I had would be delivered by c/s.  To add icing to the cake the baby is transverse, which makes it even more necessary.

I went through L&D with my DD.  I had a ton of complications with her and my new doc says he would have done a c/s with her after all the things that happened during my delivery with her.  After that nightmare I am more than fine with a c/s.

IMHO it doesn't matter if you go through L&D or have a c/s all that matters in the end is that you have a healthy outside baby.

TrapperJenn

I'm having a planned C-section this time and I'm really happy about it.  I did have a "real" labor experience the first time and it wasn't all that great and I ended up with the C-section then too.  I was absolutely exhausted after dealing with both.  I briefly considered a VBAC this time around but ultimately chose another C-section to avoid a situation like last time and because my recovery wasn't that bad.  Of course now I have a toddler in the house too so things could be totally different.

schmoodle

We're not sure yet since there's still time, but there's a possibility I'll have a planned c/s due to low-lying placenta. I actually did have a "real" labor experience with our twins but they were born at 23 weeks and were too small to survive so it wasn't at all a positive experience. Part of me wanted to have a vaginal birth again so I can have some happier memories of the labor experience, but another part of me just wants to get the baby out ASAP and wouldn't mind not going through the same experience and being reminded of last time. Ultimately though, I'll fine with whatever the situation calls for.

Knot Heather

Mine is scheduled due to placenta previa.  I'm hoping to find out the exact date this week.

When I first found out, I felt as you did, but I realized that a planned c-section is still a "real" labor experience. In the end the time spent in labor doesn't matter nearly as much as the time spent as a mother to your child.

I'd rather do what is healthiest for both me and the baby in the end.  

Temp159135562506975

i'm having one b/c with my son i had a 4th degree tear - and if i were to tear badly again i put myself at risk for total fecal and urinary incontinence.  NOT something i'm willing to risk!

i'm not upset at all -b/c healing from the tear was by far the worst part of all of my horrible pregnancy/labor, etc - i was in pain for over 8w and still things are not the same down there. 

i can understand if it's your first you feel robbed... just remember the health of the baby is all that matters.  Becoming a mother is all about sacrifice - giving up a vag birth experience will just be your first of many sacrifices you'll make for the well being of your child.

lizardct

Ladies, I gently ask that you please be careful when you say, "the health of the baby is all that matters."  Plenty of moms go through terrible things to have babies- including 4th degree tears, PTSD from being abused and mistreated while in labor, and terrible medical complications from Cesarean birth.  Of course we all want a healthy baby- but being healthy ourselves is important as well.  The risk of severe complications and death to mom remains higher in a Cesarean birth than in a vaginal birth, and also a Cesarean does not guarantee a healthy baby- so keep in mind that there are risks either way.  We all take what we believe to be the safest route- but it's not selfish to want health and wellness for ourselves in addition to our babies.