Anxiety Attacks

tljones1110

Good Morining,

 I am having a RCS on Spetember 25th.  My first csection was an emergency and I did not enjoy the experience whatsoever.  I have read that the second is much easier.  However, I can't get over my fear and anxiety.  I have asked my doctor if he can give me something to take that day and he will not....which I do understand is for the safety of the baby.   My question is how to cope with the fear and anxiety right now.  I feel consumed with worry everday.  Any advice would be appreciated.

mlf625

Ask the anesthesiologist when you're at the hospital for meds.  Mine gave me something just before the c/s that helped me go into the OR calmer, and considering that the baby was out shortly after, I don't feel like it was a big deal to take it pregnant.

I think you need to focus on the fact that most of the time, scheduled c/s are way less hectic and definitely less scary than an emergency c/s.  I really enjoyed knowing the exact date of the birth.  DH and I went out for a nice dinner the night before, got a good amount of sleep, and calmly drove to the hospital.  It's also nice when you've got another child at home - you have plenty of time to make childcare preparations.  The procedure itself went really smoothly for me both times, the OR atmosphere was light and happy and whenever I'd get nervous my OB/anesthesia team would remind me how close we were to meeting the baby and how exciting that was! 

Just keep focusing on the end result.  And remember birth (or anything you do!) carries risk, no matter how it's done.  You'll be in a hospital under the care of people who do this procedure multiple times a day. Everyone will be fine! 

tamararachel2

You aren't alone! I too have have worry and anxiety over having to have another one and I think it's perfectly normal. You pretty much have to psyche yourself up and just keep thinking that you're one day closer to meeting your LO. And don't think about it too much...all that will do is create unnecessary stress. You'll do fine! 

eric and jess

It sounds like your anxiety is affecting you more than a simple "don't worry" will fix.  I would seek professional help from a counselor for relaxation techniques.  The baby needs you to be as anxiety-free as possible as he/she develops.  And BTW, there are anti-anxiety medications that are used during pregnancy - either ask your OB again or ask a general practitioner.

fadedgrace

eric and jess:

It sounds like your anxiety is affecting you more than a simple "don't worry" will fix.  I would seek professional help from a counselor for relaxation techniques.  The baby needs you to be as anxiety-free as possible as he/she develops.  And BTW, there are anti-anxiety medications that are used during pregnancy - either ask your OB again or ask a general practitioner.

All of this.

I was soo anxious about having a c-section and as pp said it is not good for your little one. I know it's stressful. Good Luck.

emaddock

I don't have any experience but wanted to share that I feel te same way. I am trying for a VBAC but my RCS is scheduled for oct 11.  Either way to tell you the truth makes me really anxious but I guess that the RCS is scarier because of my previous csection.  Good luck!!'