C-section due to hemorrhoids?

DisneyFan33

Has anyone heard of this being done? I was just searching google for some different hemorrhoid relief options during pregnancy and came across a couple of items that talked about this. I guess if the hemorrhoids were bad enough it is a possibility, but it was just surprising it would even be considered, even though from what I've read it is really rare.

I have never heard of a dr doing a c-section for a reason such as this, but I guess it makes sense if they are severe enough and a vaginal birth/pushing would make them even worse or make it hard to repair a tear. I just don't see how the risks and recovery of a c-section would be better than just having surgery on the hemorrhoids afterwards. I know you can have surgery to have them removed if they get that bad, but I don't know if they do the surgery when you are so close to labor.

Has anyone ever heard of this being done, or have had a c-section b/c of severe hemorrhoids?

Grins04

I don't know how bad hemorrhoids can get (and I'll pass on googling), but I imagine they can get pretty bad....to the point where it might be difficult to go to the bathroom on your own perhaps?  If it's anything like women who has previously had 4th degree tears (where they have to have reconstructive surgery/colostomy bags), I can see the reason.  You may not want to risk doing more damage with pushing/possible tears.  And with doctors out there who do elective c-sections all the time, I can see some people definitely opting for this even more, even if they aren't severe?

PrimRoseMama

Since you don't birth the baby through your butt I would say that a doctor would rather not perform surgery vs. pushing. They can attend to hemmroids with medication etc. I really don't think a C section would be necessary.

DisneyFan33

Yeah I didn't even think that this was a possibilty. But if you get close enough to delivery and the hemorrhoids can cause complications during and after delivery then I guess doing a c-section would be a possibility. I've just never been aware of it happening. I don't google stuff like this regularly, was just looking for some other suggestions for pain relief.

I guess I am getting nervous bc I have them bad--I mean, really bad and have tried so many different remedies: Tucks pads in the fridge, prescription creams etc. and nothing seems to work. I have to go in for a dr's appt this week and my first internal to check for dilation. I was just wondering if the dr will see them and seeing that I am so close to my due date mention that a c-section might be a possibilty if they cause a problem--even though a lot of things can cause problems and call for a c-section. Although I can't imagine that would happen. But I don't think this close to labor they would do any kind of surgery for the hemorrhoids.

I just never imagined a c-section being performed for this reason. It seems silly!

queenie521

Grins04:

I don't know how bad hemorrhoids can get (and I'll pass on googling), but I imagine they can get pretty bad....to the point where it might be difficult to go to the bathroom on your own perhaps?  If it's anything like women who has previously had 4th degree tears (where they have to have reconstructive surgery/colostomy bags), I can see the reason.  You may not want to risk doing more damage with pushing/possible tears.  And with doctors out there who do elective c-sections all the time, I can see some people definitely opting for this even more, even if they aren't severe?

I had a fourth degree tear with my first and never had reconstructive surgery or colostomy bags and actually healed very well with no issues at all.  I also deliveed my second naturally after that and will again with my third.  where did u get this information?

judahsmommy1

Constipation after a C-section is very common as well because it can be a side effect of the anesthesia/pain medications. You'd have to deal with the hemmes either way!

Grins04

queenie521:

Grins04:

I don't know how bad hemorrhoids can get (and I'll pass on googling), but I imagine they can get pretty bad....to the point where it might be difficult to go to the bathroom on your own perhaps?  If it's anything like women who has previously had 4th degree tears (where they have to have reconstructive surgery/colostomy bags), I can see the reason.  You may not want to risk doing more damage with pushing/possible tears.  And with doctors out there who do elective c-sections all the time, I can see some people definitely opting for this even more, even if they aren't severe?

I had a fourth degree tear with my first and never had reconstructive surgery or colostomy bags and actually healed very well with no issues at all.  I also deliveed my second naturally after that and will again with my third.  where did u get this information?

I didnt say all 4th degree tears result in this (though I can see how it could be taken that way, sorry), but some women unfortunately experience this due to their tears.  My friend being one.  I'm on my phone, so I won't go searching, but I imagine a search would bring something up?  Sorry I can't be of more help.

Grins04

And fwiw - my post isn't me saying I agree with it.  Just throwing my thoughts out there why someone (or their doctor) may choose to do this.

ChibiMommy

I have vaginal varicose veins aka vaginal hemorrhoids.  When my mw diagnosed them she told me about another patient she had that had them so bad she had to have a cs because of the possibility they would rupture and she would loose too much blood. 

ETA: lol My tmi killed this thread.  

bellag8212

I have heard of this being done. Hemorrhoids can get severe and a dr might get concerned they would get worse by pushing through labor.

Tash13

I know two people who had to get surgery for their hemorrhoids.  I think OB's are too quick to jump on the c-section bandwagon but I guess I could see where a hemorrhoid could cause some issues if extremely severe