If you have Crohn's Disease do you plan on having a Vaginal delivery or C-Section and why? My doctor said it was probably a good idea to do the C-section because of risks of tearing really bad "down there" with a vaginal delivery and having a hard time healing with going to the bathroom multiple times a day. Now I saw her this week and she seems to have changed her mind and wants me to do vaginal. Just wondering what other Crohnies are planning.
Thanks!
Re: Anyone have Crohn's Disease?
I had a C-Section as a result of baby's breech position. My Crohn's played no part in the way I would have delivered.
My Crohns was active at the time of delivery. Even if I had a tear, Crohns would not have affected it in the least since I didn't have to push for a BM- I think you know what I mean. In fact, standard procedure was to give the new moms laxative, and I replied, "Oh no, I don't think you want me to have that!" Haha Crohns joke...
Seriously, though, I don't see why the vaginal delivery would be a problem medically, and neither did my dr.
I had ulcerative colitis but have had a permanent ostomy for almost a decade, so I have a different situation but just wanted to say good luck
I know that for women who have ulcerative colitis but have had reconstructive surgery (where they remove your colon and attach your small intestine directly to your butt) that they nearly all have c-sections because tearing of the anus can give them problems with incontinence afterwards. Maybe that is one of your doc's reasons?
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