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Nervous about taking pain mess and breast feeding plus feelings about c sec
Hi ladies. New here...: anyways my baby boy was born 5/8 via unplanned and, yes,unwanted c section. Anyways I have my doubts about my ob and how much of a chance he tried to lend to a vaginal delivery, the baby was not in distress at all but he the doc was basically telling us he would be, no pitocin was administered nor was my water broken, I was making, albeit very slow, cervical change..... But anyways we did what we felt was the responsible and loving thing for our baby and agreed to the c section. I try not to dwell on the negatives, and be grateful for this beautiful baby boy that is sleeping on me. But as far as the post, I have decent pain and have been taking a minimal amount of post surgery meds Percocet and ibu, only a little but I am worried it will harm the baby? What are ur experiences with navigating needing a small amount of meds with bf ing? Breast feeding mamas, how long did u take pain meds and how much? Also, if u were feeling upset about c sec, how did u get thru it? I just took such great care of myself during preg w exercise, eating well I know it seems childish but I feel it's "unfair". Tring to just focus on my angel, hormones prob not helping either. Thankssss
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Re: Nervous about taking pain mess and breast feeding plus feelings about c sec
I would not take any narcotics after my c-section because I was breastfeeding. I did have duramorph in my spinal so I probably had about 24-48 hours of morphine in my system but after that I took ibuprofen because I was breastfeeding. I'm contemplating asking to not have the duramorph in my spinal if I have to have another c-section because I itched like crazy after it. The meds won't actually hurt your baby, but they can make it harder for a baby to coordinate a latch, suck, and swallow, so I'd personally rather be in excruciating pain than to have problems breastfeeding.
I was really upset over my c-section. I still am and I don't really know how to work through it. Just last week my friend told me she was being induced tomorrow for her second baby and I'm 100% sure she'll have another uncomplicated vaginal delivery that's perfectly timed so that her doctor delivers her and this makes me jealous. I had a good friend have her baby at 28 weeks and spend several months in the NICU, so I try to think about her and how she never complained and was just grateful for medical care. I was upset because I felt like I was pushed to get a c-section I did not want and didn't need at the time. So I understand feeling like it's "unfair." I guess I just try to tell myself that it's a luxury to be able to worry about your birth experience. But I'm not one to ask because I'm still childish and pisssy about my c-section.
They wouldn't give you the meds if they were bad for your baby, or BF. I didn't take that many of them but my OB assured me she knew I was BF and she wouldn't prescribe anything that could be harmful. My c/s was an emergency, DD was in distress, but I really don't care how she got her as long as she was safe!
BFP #2 March 2011, Baby Girl born November 2011!!!
You need to STFU. Who the hell are you to tell someone how to feel-and in such a nasty way to boot. I am glad you have come to terms with your surgeries. That is great for you. But, don't you dare tell someone else her feelings do not matter.
OP, I am sorry you are having a hard time coming to terms with your c/s. There are some forums at www.ican-online.org for women who feel just like you do. They move slowly, but hopefully reading some stories can bring you some peace.
As for the meds, make sure your provider knows you are BFing and then take your meds. They are essential to being able to function and take care of your LO. I didn't really feel the need to take any of the narcotics. I alternated a big dose of Tylenol and Advil (I think 4 pills-it was whatever my doctor told me to take) every three hours to stay on top of the pain for several weeks. I gradually lowered the dose and spaced them out.
Hole412, I felt the same way after my CS. I was very hesitant to take the pain meds for multiple reasons, but I really did need them at first. DS seemed fine and BF'd well. I stopped taking the vicodin and switched to all ibuprofin as soon as I could because I couldn't stay awake and couldn't remember anything on the vicodin, but I didn't notice any change in my baby when I switched. I also understand your feelings about the CS. For me, it doesn't make me feel any better to hear the "as long as you have a healthy baby" line. Actually, hearing that makes me feel totally dismissed and misunderstood. I understand what you're saying about taking good care of yourself during pregnancy. Obviously that doesn't necessarily have to do with why we had CS's, but when you're healthy and take good care of yourself but end up with things going wrong, it comes as an unpleasant surprise. It seemed unfair to me too. I still am upset and cry sometimes about DS's birth after 3 months, but some of the shock has worn off a little and it's easier to focus more on my baby. I think it's important to talk about your feelings to help get through it. I'm going to check out that web site another poster mentioned too. Good luck and hang in there!