Would You Do a C Section A 2nd time?

cece912 · August 2013

Good Morning I'm on baby #2 and with my 1st born I had to get a C Section because he was to big would you do 2nd C Section since you've had the experience and you know what to expect or would you try VBAC???

DonnaMartinGraduates · August 2013

I tried for a VBAC and failed due to spiking a fever in labor. I am not going to attempt it with this one so I'll be having my third section next month.

Did you labor at all with your first? Was he too big and got stuck or did your doctor tell you he was big and went for a scheduled section?

jennOK · August 2013

Nope. My section was bad enough the first time that I'm done having kids. We may try to adopt in a couple if years if we decide we want another.

24karat · August 2013

Nope I wouldn't choose a c/s. I didn't have a horrible experience or anything (mine was planned due to positioning etc) and my recovery hasn't had any major setbacks. I just would rather have the long labor and easy recovery that came with vaginal delivery (my 1st pregnancy) than the fast surgery and long recovery.

mysticl · August 2013

I have been researching vbac options just in case I have another child. I know what to expect from a c-section and that knowledge makes me scared to death to undergo another one even though my surgery and recovery were complication free.

smellychelly25 · August 2013

I recovered well from mine so i would do it again.

Kim22 · August 2013

Did a second and will be doing a third. May even consider a fourth if my doctor says ok. My fear of the unknown is much worse then my fear of another c section. Second was way easier than the first and the first was ok for me.

KellyAnne82 · August 2013

I had my first due to her size. Ginormous heads run in DH's family so it's likely the next will be a section too. I think knowing what to expect makes the decision easier when the time (hopefully) comes around again.

cinderin · August 2013

I would have a second c/s. recovery hasn't been that bad.

(first was due to baby being breech)

stoopy99 · August 2013

I'm having another one on Friday this week. No issue last time, guessing it will be the same this time. It doesn't matter how they come out, as long as they come out healthy and safe I say

jb2rn · August 2013

Hell no

amie444 · August 2013

Yes! It was not a bad experience for me at all.

RayRay007 · August 2013

I think my c/s went really well and my recovery was good, all things considered, but I would never choose to do one again.

Disneygeek77 · August 2013

I considered a VBAC for baby #2, but decided on doing another c/s because I felt that was the right decision for me at the time. I don't regret that decision. Sure sometimes I am curious about what it would have been like to have a vaginal birth, but that is all it has been, curiosity.

Fullcircle06 · August 2013

I honestly have no idea. I would love to have a VBAC, to have the experience, and hopefully a shorter recovery, but I cringe at that the thought of another long, exhausting labor ending in another c/s anyway. I'm torn.

cece912 · August 2013

@savannah_girl are you from savannah ,ga if so I am too

Mama-Bear · August 2013

My first was a vaginal delivery, 100% perfect by the book. My twins were delivered via c/s due to breech presentation (again, 100%), and my last pg was a RCS (carried to 41w, baby didn't want to come out, OB didn't feel comfortable with him staying in any longer). I was hoping for a VBAC but that wasn't in the cards. I've not had any complications with any of my deliveries but I would've loved to have had a vaginal delivery for all. The recovery from my vaginal delivery was SO much easier, sure sex was scary as well as using the bathroom for a while, but everything else was pretty darn easy. I don't judge anyone just "wanting" a c/s for whatever reason (heck, they're the ones that are going to go through it), but I don't understand ever "opting" for a c/s when it's avoidable. After my last delivery my OB said he won't agree to a VBA2'C but I'll be asking again because things in the medical world are constantly changing.

PB102012 · August 2013

Absolutely not. I am currently recovering from my first and although I haven't had complications, I am in a lot of pain.

NoelyH · August 2013

My First pregnancy went to 41 weeks had to be induced labored for 18 hrs straight with nothing but the pitocin finally asked for an epidural from there my body would go past 4 cm and went down to a 1 and my sons heart rate started to drop so in the end opted for the c-section he was 9lbs 7oz and 221/2 inches long. I wanted a natural birth but it doesn't always happen. Also my Dr. at the time was pushing for a c-section at 6 months change Drs if you have that Dr found out she had a 98% for c-section after I had my son. My second son went to a new Drs office I wanted to do a vback but in the end he was too large he was taken out at 38 weeks by c-section I had preclamisa he was 10lbs 10oz and 19 inches long. I healed a lot faster with the c-section the second time then the first going through labor and a c-section Is the worst I still had pain when I walked at six moths with the first. After my second c-section I was fully healed by 2 weeks. Now I'm pregnant with my 3 baby and I'm just planing on having the c-section this one will be a surprise birth were not finding out the gender till then its so exciting

nikel13 · August 2013

Definitely! It was a little bit of a scary experience due to being an emergency and I had to be put under, but I think my recovery wasn't that bad. I've read posts about vaginal deliveries, and they sound like recovery can take some time as well as there being some downstairs destruction. I feel lucky to have missed out on that.

rooter84 · August 2013

Not only did I choose to have a csection with #2, I chose to do it a 3rd time. It wasn't bad with either of the 2 I chose.

cmytutu · September 2013

YES. I had a great experience and recovery was a breeze.

Ritzy19 · September 2013

I debated on whether or not to try for a VBAC or schedule the CS. I opted for a RCS and I couldn't have been happier. My second CS was a complete breeze and all my concerns from the first time weren't even an issue.

kanned0121 · September 2013

I'd do a csection again. My recovery, and the whole process wasn't bad at all.

nosoup4u · September 2013

seyah said:

I'm definitely going to do an RCS the next time I get pregnant.
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I definitely don't think I'd want to go through labor again, specially considering the added risk of already having had a CS.

One RCS and VBAC have the same amount of risk, though the risks themselves are different.

I won't have another CS if I can help it. Had a VBAC with my second, and it was a much better birth overall (my CS was unplanned after pushing for many hours, so I was very exhausted and stressed out).

amaburch · September 2013

I'm hoping to have a VBAC with my second if at all possible. Although the C-section itself was a breeze, the recovery was rough!

MrsJG3 · September 2013

I had a c-section with my second due to a 4th degree tear and reconstructive surgery with my first. My c-section was a walk in the park compared to my vaginal delivery and I will be choosing a RCS this time.

katiedid0907 · September 2013

My son was breech so I plan on trying vbac for the next one. I do NOT want another c-section!

susandnichols · September 2013

I had a planned 2nd section after my failure to progress/subsequent section with my 1st. I went into the operating room completely dreading my recovery since my first was a hard one. It was a breeze! (Chalk it up to a little education, prior experience, and willingness to follow Dr's orders regarding pain management and rest.) I would definitely choose another C-Section. P.S., both of my children were larger than the average 7.5 lbs...Dr said my FTP was absolutely my body's way of saying, "No way!"

rm2013 · September 2013

jb2rn said:
Hell no

This. I had an unplanned cs at 41 weeks after a failed induction and 10 hours of labor and LO's heart rate dropping repeatedly. I'd choose labor 10 times over rather than have another cs. instead of enjoying my baby I was overwhelmed with dealing with a long and difficult recovery. No thanks.

Eleventy11 · September 2013

I told my OB at my first appointment with my DS that there was no way I wanted to try and deliver naturally. My first c-section was after a 14 hour failed induction. Unlike PP, I was up moving around much better than the vaginal deliveries in my hospital. I was in the shower within a couple of hours, and walking the halls unassisted the next day. I had two super easy sections and recoveries. You couldn't pay me enough to go through a vaginal delivery.

ZooCrewMom · September 2013

With my first I had an emergency section and I tried for a VBAC with my 2nd, but at 41w 3 days I still wasn't in labor so I had a repeat c. It wasn't bad at all compared to the emergency one. We plan to have 4 kids and my OB has no issues with me having 2-3 more. If I had the option I would certainly try for a vaginal birth though.

magdalina.h · September 2013

I was not medically a candidate for a vbac so I would

Shelly038 · September 2013

DD was a scheduled c-section due to being breech. We haven't decided if we're having a second child or not but I would definitely consider having another c-section. I've read a lot about VBACs and found out that something like 40% (I can't remember the exact figure) end up in emergency c-sections. I would almost have the relaxed atmosphere of a planned section than an emergency one after hours of labor, which I could only imagine would be exhausting and a little hectic. Part of me knows that I would miss out on a unique experience but it's a personal choice.

IBackBevo · September 2013

I'm really, really torn. I don't care anything about the "experience" of having a vaginal birth, but I would like to avoid the difficult recovery...especially having 2u2.

However, it also would be really nice to know when this LO was coming. Also, I would rather have to heal on my stomach than end up with tears and stitches down there. I have a big fear of that!

Shelly038 · September 2013

IBackBevo said:

I'm really, really torn. I don't care anything about the "experience" of having a vaginal birth, but I would like to avoid the difficult recovery...especially having 2u2. However, it also would be really nice to know when this LO was coming. Also, I would rather have to heal on my stomach than end up with tears and stitches down there. I have a big fear of that!

We got to pick our daughter's due date and have a good deal of control over something that most mommys have no control over. That was very very nice. I also agree with the tears and such down there. There is something to say about the fear of the unknown. I know what my recovery was like for a c-section (mine was actually not bad...by the time I can home 4 days later, I felt good, not great but good) but have no idea what to expect with a vaginal birth!

mmooki · September 2013

I had an urgent CS with dd. she was breech. And early, so we never discussed delivery options at the dr. I would do a RCS for a second child. I had a fairly easy recovery, but dd was in the nicu for 12 days so I was able to rest at home when I wasn't in the hospital with her

EmmaNut · September 2013

If you asked me the first few days after my cs I would say, hell no! But honestly after the first week, I would say I would do it again. My stomach is flatter than it was after my vaginal births, my lady bits aren't broken, no bleeding, and I can't hardly see my incision. The downside is cant lift my three year old, can't drive, ext.

Ardmhs83 · September 2013

Nope!! I hated my section!!!! Trying for a natural VBAC next time.

InLovewSB · September 2013

I did have a C for my second, and I will again for my third. I've had good C-section experiences with no complications from surgery or during recovery. Yes, there is definitely pain, but it can be managed. It's really a no-brainer to me personally.

kcanuck · September 2013

Had a section for my first (breech). Now considering what to do for #2...eligible so far for a VBAC, but am worried about having a section after a long labour anyway, or having terrible tears from a vaginal birth.

Recovery from the section was OK until a nasty incisional infection 10 days post. Would rather skip that bit.

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