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mdrswedding
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c-section scheduled and now a nervous wreck!
mdrswedding
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My due date in next month and my doc and I have been trying to decide whether I should get a C-Section or not. I suffer from back and joint issues and have Joint Hypermobility Syndrome where my pelvis and hips don't stay in place. In the OB Practice I go to one doc recommended I deliver via C-Section and another doc recommended vaginally. My doc and the one I saw prior to pregnancy don't know enough about my back/joint issues. Today we decided to schedule a C-Section to at least get a date locked in. I am feeling torn and somewhat guilty for making this decision without even trying to deliver vaginally. Just so nervous I am making the wrong decision. My worry is that my pelvis/hips will shift during labor and then forceps, vacuum or emergency C would be needed all of which I would rather avoid. Sorry for the vent...just in freak mode today 
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Re: c-section scheduled and now a nervous wreck!
I had a planned c-section with my son, because he was breech, and it was actually a wonderful experience (seriously). I was SO scared going into it, literally freaking out, and it could not have gone better. A planned c-section is so much better than a emergency c-section, so I think in your case you're definitely making the right decision. Everything will go smoothly, and the risks to you will be much less (given your situation). With my c-section, I slept the night before, got up and took a shower/put a little makeup on, drove to the hospital, and kind of hung out until they started prepping me. I had wonderful doctors, everyone was supportive and sweet and nothing I went through hurt. My husband was with me the entire time, and the baby was out within 20 minutes. I asked that the doctors not tell me when they officially started (the mental image was way too much for me), and I had so many people up top with me, I was completely distracted. We were talking about where we want to go on our next vacation, and all of the sudden my OB said I may feel pressure (I didnt), and then she said "oh my god, he's adorable" which just relaxed me right away. He was out, and my husband held him right away, everything was perfect. I had a very easy recovery as well. C-sections aren't as bad as they may seem, especially if yours is planned.
Try not to freak, I promise it will be ok!!! I had acupuncture the day before my surgery, and it was the greatest thing I could have done. It calmed me, and I think it really helped!
just wanted to chime in.....i had a planned repeat c/s this past saturday and i've been amazed at how much easier things have been this time. i too was a nervous once i knew the date i would be having surgery. but like the pp said...i was able to sleep the night before. we woke up early and i showered, put on a little make up and then headed to the hospital. i had wonderful nurses and a doctor who made everything go as smooth as possible. i was out of surgery by 8:00 a.m. and by 2:00 that afternoon i made my first trip out of bed, had my catheter out, and on oral pain meds.
good luck!
how can it be a wrong decision? Focus on the end product- Healthy baby in the end.
I know its scary but you'll be fine.
Good luck! I'm 11 weeks and just got back from my first doctor visit we went through my options (vbac vs. c) was relieved when my doctor encouraged (but isn't forcing) the RCS. Thanks to what the PP said, this is EXACTLY what I want to hear. DD was born 13 mos ago with an emergency C under general (after 18+ hours in labor) and my recovery was fine.
A friend of mine had hip/pelvic problems as well and did a planned c/s. They were concerned about the same issues you are.
I have had both a planned and unplanned c/s - go with the planned. The atmosphere is much more relaxed. I will be having a planned c/s this time around and am expecting to have the same positive experience.
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