What's your opinion on vaginal vs. c-section delivery?

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CMSullivan326

I would MUCH rather have a vaginal delivery because the recovery time is so much faster. I've known people who purposely wouldn't push because they were "scared it would hurt" so the dr had no other choice but to do a c-section, and boy, did they regret it afterward. Now some people prefer a c-section, but me personally, I don't want to have to worry about the pain and recovery of a c-section. I want to be able to be on my feet and give my full attention to my new bundle of joy!

alice2Bcheshire

I'd prefer to just deliver a baby and not have surgery at the same time.  I'm hoping for an unmedicated, intervention free birth, but I'm also going in with an open mind.  Of course, if it were medically necessary, I'd have a cesarean-- but I'm not going to "schedule" my LO's birth otherwise.

bancbev

In my opinion vaginal birth is the way we are ment to birth and c sections should be reserved for true emergencies.

KatelynRae

I want to have a vaginal birth very badly, but I have a condition that gives me a 50% chance of needing a c-section.  So, I'm preparing myself for both.

nicki070810

I would much prefer to deliver my baby vaginally than via c-section. It may hurt more at the time but the recovery will be MUCH easier and you're aware and alert during the first moments of your baby's precious life.

AprilCachet

I would prefer a vaginal delivery c-section is major surgery. Everyone that I know that has had one has hated the fact that it was more difficult to cater to baby first few days because their bodies were recovering from the surgery. I rather not have to deal with that.

KatelynRae

bancbev:

In my opinion vaginal birth is the way we are ment to birth and c sections should be reserved for true emergencies.

I agree, it bothers me when women schedule their c-sections so that they can have a tummy tuck at the same time.

luckygirl13

I had a c-section with my first and will with this baby as well.  Of course, I would have preferred a vaginal delivery.  I had dangerously low fluid and DD's heart rate did not tolerate labor well.  We tried different things so I don't feel it was a rushed decision by any means.  At that point I was willing to do what needed to be done to keep my baby safe. 

The c-section recovery wasn't as bad as I expected.  You have to keep up on your pain meds and can't try to do it all right away but it was manageable.  By the time I went home I was only taking Motrin for the pain.  I am not looking forward to having another c-section but I am not a candidate for VBAC.  At least I know what to expect next time except it will be scheduled, my first wasn't.  I trust my doctors and know they made the best decision.

katie277s

I would rather have a vaginal delivery than a c-section.  Recovery is much quicker and it just seems like more risk.  I would do a c-section if it was medically necessary though. 

SunshineKira

bancbev:

In my opinion vaginal birth is the way we are ment to birth and c sections should be reserved for true emergencies.

This exactly.

Sept17.05Bride

luckygirl13:

I had a c-section with my first and will with this baby as well.  Of course, I would have preferred a vaginal delivery.  I had dangerously low fluid and DD's heart rate did not tolerate labor well.  We tried different things so I don't feel it was a rushed decision by any means.  At that point I was willing to do what needed to be done to keep my baby safe. 

The c-section recovery wasn't has bad as I expected.  You have to keep up on your pain meds and can't try to do it all right away but it was manageable.  By the time I went home I was only taking Motrin for the pain.  I am not looking forward to having another c-section but I am not a candidate for VBAC.  At least I know what to expect next time except it will be scheduled, my first wasn't.  I trust my doctors and know they made the best decision.

Ditto.  I will be having a re-peat c-section because I am not a candidate for a VBAC.  I had severe pre-e with DS, and his heart rate was dropping dramatically, so I needed an emergency c-section.  I would have preferred a vaginal delivery, but have absolutely no regrets about needing a c-section.  

gnomely

we don't have maternity insurance, so hopefully (cross fingers) an unmedicated, non-intervention, vaginal birth at the birthing center (with midwives).

 

stephogirl

I had to have a c-section with my first DC. The umbilical cord was wrapped around his shoulder bungee cord style and he couldn't descend.

 I haven't had my first appointment for this pregnancy yet, but I don't have a strong preference for a vbac or a repeat section. Whichever I end up with (a.k.a. what my doctor and I decide is best for me and the baby) is fine with me. I'm not too concerned with having the Hollywood movie delivery...I just want my child here safely.

I get annoyed with people who get all hoity toity about c-sections, like "omg...how COULD you consider one of those?" To those people, I'd like to say, get over it. I even know some people that think I didn't have a "real" birth experience and I didn't "really" give birth to him, but I assure you, I did. I was there, feeling all the emotions. Before he was born, it was a very scary experience (he wasn't descending and his heartrate was dropping), but after he was born...wonderful! My son would likely not be here if it wasn't for the "gasp" c-section.

 

alheystek

I tried the vaginal birth and didn't get it. I had to have an emergency c-section and I will plan another one this time around.

CinnamonBun

KatelynRae:

bancbev:

In my opinion vaginal birth is the way we are ment to birth and c sections should be reserved for true emergencies.

I agree, it bothers me when women schedule their c-sections so that they can have a tummy tuck at the same time.

This. It really pisses me off when people who don't need a c-section are able to schedule one (shame on the Dr. for doing that!) 

People don't realize the risk that comes with having a c-sec, and many times aren't informed of the risks. Babies were meant to come out the vag - that's why it's there. In emergency, the c-sec can save lives - but it should not be used as an "easy way out."

preppynewlywed

I'd prefer a c-section, and I've always said I wanted to be signed up on the surgery schedule.

Luckily my surgery this summer ups my chances of having one, and I plan on discussing it frequently with my doctor.

I don't care if people judge me for it, but vaginal delivery just isn't my style...also I'd rather recover from a c-section than a bad tear.  I have too many friends who have needed 12-15 weeks to heal.  I've never heard of that with a c-section.

caymanbride

I had to have a scheduled c/s with DS. I had complete placenta previa, and there was no other choice. I was petrified and terrified, but I ended up LOVING my c/s, and I will definitely be scheduling a repeat c/s for this baby.

caymanbride

Oh, and my recovery was fine, pretty quick and easy. A lot easier than a lot of my friends who had vaginal births, so that is just really on an individual basis.

stdldb29

Vaginal. I was induced with DS, had an epidural and never felt one contraction during the entire pregnancy/delivery.

 When I went for my 6 week pp check up, I weighed 11 pounds less than my pre-pg weight and felt awesome.

 My doctor had told me not to expect my 2nd pregnancy to go so easy...he said it was one of the easiest pregnancy/delivery he had ever seen in his time of being an ob.

I'm crossing my fingers...

CarolEvans

w/ DS i had 3rd degree tears but by the time i got home i was fine.  DD fell out of me so i felt NOTHING afterwards and was running up the stairs when i got home.  i'm w/ the ladies that c-sections should be left for when necessary only.  vag births are not only better for the moms but for the babies too - helps clean out their noses/mouths/throats and encourages them to breathe once out.

DorothyandMatt

?I'd like to go Vag. without drugs. ?But we'll see what happens. ?If emergencies arise I'm glad that there are c-sections. ?My sister's pelvis was too small & she couldn't pass her baby & had to get a c-section. ?I'm so thankful that we live in an age on technology because if this were 100 years ago my sister would not have survived ?childbirth. ?

WifeyLindsay

preppynewlywed:

I don't care if people judge me for it, but vaginal delivery just isn't my style...also I'd rather recover from a c-section than a bad tear.  I have too many friends who have needed 12-15 weeks to heal.  I've never heard of that with a c-section.

I didn't know birthing a baby they way you were created to birth a baby was a "style"?

And you should do your research about c-section complications because I know several people that had ruptures, infections, etc. Just FYI! It is major surgery! 

mrsjenni

I had a wonderful vaginal delivery with DS.  I was induced at 38w due to pre-e.  The Pitocin was horrible and I had an epi (life saver!)  After 7 hours of labor and 30 minutes of pushing my son was born.  He was 9.5lbs and 21.5in 2 weeks EARLY!  Ahhhhh.  Makes me nervous for this one!!  Thankfully I only had a 2nd degree tear and the stitches didn't take that long to heal.

I did have major problems after the birth however, my BP dropped waaaaay down and I passed out.  I had a ton of blood clots b/c he was so big and needed to remain on Pitocin for several hours after birth b/c my uterus was not contracting back down.  So there is a chance I will have a c/s with this one.  

Regardless, I will do whatever I need to do to have a healthy delivery and a healthy baby. 

Dutchlish918

I had an emergency c-section after four hours of pushing and it sucked.  I hated the fact that I didn't get to hold my baby right away, breast feeding became much harder because I could only do it in the football hold and even that hurt me, and the recovery took forever.

I am really pushing for a v-bac with this baby!! I will do anything to avoid having to have another c-section.

That said, this girl I know is convinced she wants a c-section because she doesn't want to deal with the "mess."  I tried to tell her that giving birth isn't the only mess she'll deal with once she's a mom but she doesn't really get it.  I can't wait until she gets pooped on, muahaha.

sept0305bride

My BIL told me before I was pregnant to get a c/s because it "was so nice to be able to plan and not have the mess of a water break, etc."  FWIW, the first c/s they had was necessary because the baby was breech (they couldn't turn it), but they did the second because they preferred the c/s.

IMO, a c/s is fine in an emergency.  My mom gave birth to me and my brothers with natural childbirth.  Convenience and "less mess" (which it really isn't) is no excuse for me to not do this the natural way.  If I wanted convenience, I wouldn't be having a baby.

 

Emie28

WifeyLindsay:

preppynewlywed:

I don't care if people judge me for it, but vaginal delivery just isn't my style...also I'd rather recover from a c-section than a bad tear.  I have too many friends who have needed 12-15 weeks to heal.  I've never heard of that with a c-section.

I didn't know birthing a baby they way you were created to birth a baby was a "style"?

And you should do your research about c-section complications because I know several people that had ruptures, infections, etc. Just FYI! It is major surgery! 

Wow, really? Judgemental much? Get over yourself.

I personally, am hoping for a natural vaginal birth and fear having to have a C-section. All 4 of my brothers and sisters and I were emergency C-sections and I'm hoping that we won't have to go down that road.

However, I don't judge those that want to have a scheduled C-section. I dreaded opening this post because I knew it was going to be post after post of women spewing their judgemental opinions all over the place. Every women has the right to birth her baby in whatever way she feels most comfortable with. She is the one that got KU and carried the kid for 9 months and it is her ute and her vag and she has the right to make that decision for herself. The women walking around feeling all self righteous about their choice remind me of the smug people in the hybrid car South Park episode.

FutureMrs.Brady

I had a vaginal delivery and I'm very thankful. I was able to get up and walk an hour after having my daughter. I did tear a little but was healed by 3 weeks. I'm hoping everything goes as smoothly with this one.

My friends who have had c-sections said that they were horrible and my one friend said she couldn't walk for a week. That does not sound good.

I guess if you have to have a c-section, things happen, as long as baby is healthy. I would much rather have a vaginal birth.

Butterbean52

Truth - of course I planned a vag delivery, however circumstances deemed it necessary for a c-section. And guess what? It wasn't a big deal. 3 extra days in the hospital too.

My advice is to plan on the vag delivery... but definitely read the C-section chapters in your books, b/c you never know...

GL! 

Butterbean52

DorothyandMatt:

I'd like to go Vag. without drugs.  But we'll see what happens.  If emergencies arise I'm glad that there are c-sections.  My sister's pelvis was too small & she couldn't pass her baby & had to get a c-section.  I'm so thankful that we live in an age on technology because if this were 100 years ago my sister would not have survived  childbirth.

That was my situation with DS. Darn our small pelvises!!   : (  

So thank God (or Caesar!) for C-sections! 

BlondeBeachBride08

I will do whatever it takes to have a healthy baby. None of my siblings or cousins were delivered vaginally because we had huge heads and our moms had narrow pelvises so I'll definitely be asking my doctor what he thinks that means for my baby when we get closer to delivery. I'd only schedule a C-section if I knew in advance I couldn't go vaginally.

disney04

I had a vaginal delivery with my DD and I totally hope I can do that again!  It went pretty quick from start to finish (first contraction at 8:30pm and DD was born at 5:09am).  I had an epidural (during which I was able to sleep) and woke up and pushed about 5 times and she was born.  I was up walking to the bathroom (fun fun) about an hour or so later and had a very quick recovery.  I can only hope this one goes as well

LyndsayQ

DD's birth was vaginal and as uncomfortable as it was (epi wore off), I will attempt another one this time.  C/s's, IMO, should only be used in medically necessary situations and for women who have had them in the past due to complications. 

ashleyy0219

BlondeBeachBride08:

I will do whatever it takes to have a healthy baby. None of my siblings or cousins were delivered vaginally because we had huge heads and our moms had narrow pelvises so I'll definitely be asking my doctor what he thinks that means for my baby when we get closer to delivery. I'd only schedule a C-section if I knew in advance I couldn't go vaginally.

 I thought I was the only one who had a family of big heads that had to be delivered with C-sections!  Lucky me DH also has a big head so I'm already prepared to discuss this with my doctor and see what she thinks is best:)

WifeyLindsay

Emie28:

WifeyLindsay:

preppynewlywed:

I don't care if people judge me for it, but vaginal delivery just isn't my style...also I'd rather recover from a c-section than a bad tear.  I have too many friends who have needed 12-15 weeks to heal.  I've never heard of that with a c-section.

I didn't know birthing a baby they way you were created to birth a baby was a "style"?

And you should do your research about c-section complications because I know several people that had ruptures, infections, etc. Just FYI! It is major surgery! 

Wow, really? Judgemental much? Get over yourself.

I personally, am hoping for a natural vaginal birth and fear having to have a C-section. All 4 of my brothers and sisters and I were emergency C-sections and I'm hoping that we won't have to go down that road.

However, I don't judge those that want to have a scheduled C-section. I dreaded opening this post because I knew it was going to be post after post of women spewing their judgemental opinions all over the place. Every women has the right to birth her baby in whatever way she feels most comfortable with. She is the one that got KU and carried the kid for 9 months and it is her ute and her vag and she has the right to make that decision for herself. The women walking around feeling all self righteous about their choice remind me of the smug people in the hybrid car South Park episode.

Not being judgemental- just stating a FACT. And don't call me judgmental when you post a long ol' post judging ME. LOL.

Emie28

WifeyLindsay:

Emie28:

WifeyLindsay:

preppynewlywed:

I don't care if people judge me for it, but vaginal delivery just isn't my style...also I'd rather recover from a c-section than a bad tear.  I have too many friends who have needed 12-15 weeks to heal.  I've never heard of that with a c-section.

I didn't know birthing a baby they way you were created to birth a baby was a "style"?

And you should do your research about c-section complications because I know several people that had ruptures, infections, etc. Just FYI! It is major surgery! 

Wow, really? Judgemental much? Get over yourself.

I personally, am hoping for a natural vaginal birth and fear having to have a C-section. All 4 of my brothers and sisters and I were emergency C-sections and I'm hoping that we won't have to go down that road.

However, I don't judge those that want to have a scheduled C-section. I dreaded opening this post because I knew it was going to be post after post of women spewing their judgemental opinions all over the place. Every women has the right to birth her baby in whatever way she feels most comfortable with. She is the one that got KU and carried the kid for 9 months and it is her ute and her vag and she has the right to make that decision for herself. The women walking around feeling all self righteous about their choice remind me of the smug people in the hybrid car South Park episode.

Not being judgemental- just stating a FACT. And don't call me judgmental when you post a long ol' post judging ME. LOL.

Wow, the you are judging me for judging someone defense. Good one. Very nice.

cja06

bancbev:

In my opinion vaginal birth is the way we are ment to birth and c sections should be reserved for true emergencies.

I agree. Having been through a vaginal myself and my BFF "scheduled" her c-section, I would still rather have gone through vaginal.

wifeyvana

katie277s:

I would rather have a vaginal delivery than a c-section.  Recovery is much quicker and it just seems like more risk.  I would do a c-section if it was medically necessary though. 

 This.

brideon082104

I had to have a c/s with my first baby because she couldn't fit in the birth canal. My recovery was fine, the nurses had me up and walking that night. I think it comes down to individuals. I will go with a c/s this time around as the same thing is bound to happen. I know what I'm getting into, I know my limitations and how to handle/manage the pain. I got to hold my DD for 10 minutes right after she came out of me, I held her at home all the time, I had no feelings of "oh my god what am I missing out." To each their own, but some of you really need to get off your soap boxes about this.

ohbaby1985

I want vaginal and will be really disappointed with a c-section. You should watch the documentary called The Business of Being Born...that's what made me want to go vaginally so badly.

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