C-Section mamas?

Ecat504 · July 2014

Hey all,
last week at my doctors appointment my doctor noticed I had a kidney infection, she sent me to have labs and the like done and turns out it's pretty bad. (I've also had a few UTIs, but those are usually cured pretty quickly) Bad enough to send me into preterm labor. Another big concern she has is that baby's born vaginally to mothers with certain infections can have serious problems. She wants to schedule me a c section but she said I can still /try/ to deliver vaginally if I wanted too. I was really hoping to go for a med free birth, and I understand plans change but I'm a little nervous to be honest. SO and I have been discussing all week, and we both agree that the doctor will do what's best (we both love and really trust our doctor) for me and baby girl. I guess I'm just looking for anyone who has had a similar experience or had/is having a c section, how did you deal with nerves and such? I'm not really sure how to even word my question. I have a doctors appt at 2:45 where we'll call the shot it's just I feel like I should make the decision instead of telling my doctor to? Maybe, (I don't know if that makes sense). Does it seem like an obvious choice to schedule a c section?

Eta: also, I will be 34 weeks on
Sunday.

Eta2: sorry as far as "other infections" that was general. All I have is a pretty bad kidney infection and an occasional UTI.

Marchie1214 · July 2014

First, I would trust my OB. They are your doctor and there should be some trust and communication between you both.

That being said, I had a kidney infection with DD and diagnosed with one last Friday. I was given IV antibiotics and was sent home with PO antibiotics from now to the rest of my pregnancy in hopes to avoid PTL. I have DD vaginally at 37 week when my water broke, and my doctor said nothing in regards to inductions or c sections this pregnancy.

MrsLaLaBug · July 2014

why would you schedule a csection @ 34weeks(or whenever) for a kidney infection??? Thinking there's more to the story here... What other "certain infections" are you referencing that you have?

MrsLaLaBug · July 2014

Also - I seem to remember you saying your doctor had already spoken with you about a csection because you were "small"... is that not the case any longer?

Ecat504 · July 2014

MrsLaLaBug said:
Also - I seem to remember you saying your doctor had already spoken with you about a csection because you were "small"... is that not the case any longer?

That was a different doctor, I've since switched and she agreed that was a little out of the box. But she's talking c-sections early because she's already thinking baby will come before 40 weeks and when we first met I told her I like to be in the loop, and know things and she said she didn't want to spring it on me at the last minute. She was just trying to maintain my happiness/satisfactaction from what I can see, which I like. And I could be wrong about having to make my decision today, it just seemed that I should have a plan by this appt.

KATILLAC1 · July 2014

If your doctor gave you the option of delivering vaginally IMO I would at least try that first. I had to have an emergency c-section with DD and it was not fun. I wasn't able to be with my husband and daughter for almost 2 hours after the surgery and even though I recovered well the recovery process is long and difficult with a new born. If you can with your doctors blessing I would try to deliver vaginally first. And try and keep that baby in there as long as possible.

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bumpuser10199668 · July 2014

This may be tmi, but for me the answer depends on what infections we are talking about. Health of baby is priority number one, but if it's a kidney infection id be more worried about ptl than the c section. Then again, if we are talking something serious like HIV then I would say c section hands down

Ecat504 · July 2014

KATILLAC1 said:
If your doctor gave you the option of delivering vaginally IMO I would at least try that first. I had to have an emergency c-section with DD and it was not fun. I wasn't able to be with my husband and daughter for almost 2 hours after the surgery and even though I recovered well the recovery process is long and difficult with a new born. If you can with your doctors blessing I would try to deliver vaginally first. And try and keep that baby in there as long as possible.

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This is what I was thinking. I'm glad you put this into words for me thank you.

With that, I feel on one hand my doctors suggestion to have the C-section was from a place of genuine concern but like you said she is giving me the option to deliver vaginally so it can't be /that/ serious. But I feel like if I ignore her warning/suggestion and something should happen to LO I would blame myself (and I wouldn't have anyone else to blame).

slowmo · July 2014

You could do your own research, but if you really trust your doc, have her explain the risks/benefits of each option. It sounds like she is looking out for you and trying to keep your wishes in mind. If you're not ready to make a decision today, tell her. Unless the c/s is emergent, I doubt a couple more days will make a difference. Good luck!

amom2four · July 2014

Maybe it has something to do with the type of bacteria causing the infection. It seems like being on antibiotics would clear the infection enough to be safe by birth.

I would definitely ask her reasoning behind the cs talk and do some research based on medical research as stated above. Hopefully it's just a 'think about this just in case we don't get this infection under control before delivery' type of discussion and she is just keeping you in the know. GL!

KATILLAC1 · July 2014

Ecat504 said:

If your doctor gave you the option of delivering vaginally IMO I would at least try that first. I had to have an emergency c-section with DD and it was not fun. I wasn't able to be with my husband and daughter for almost 2 hours after the surgery and even though I recovered well the recovery process is long and difficult with a new born. If you can with your doctors blessing I would try to deliver vaginally first. And try and keep that baby in there as long as possible.

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This is what I was thinking. I'm glad you put this into words for me thank you. With that, I feel on one hand my doctors suggestion to have the C-section was from a place of genuine concern but like you said she is giving me the option to deliver vaginally so it can't be /that/ serious. But I feel like if I ignore her warning/suggestion and something should happen to LO I would blame myself (and I wouldn't have anyone else to blame).

I think if you are delivering in a hospital then they can transition you from vaginal delivery to a c-section rather quickly. As PP have said I would do some of your own research and it wouldn't hurt to follow up with your Dr to be clear on the risks to you and baby.

ashaw512 · July 2014

I've had an emergency c-section and I would try a vaginal birth first IMO. I had a CS at 12:20 in the morning and didn't see my husband or daughter until 7 am that morning. A kidney infection shouldn't be a reason to do a CS anyway but I don't know your situation with the "other" infections you may or may not have or whatever. If you do go into ptl and need a CS then your dr will take all possibilities into consideration (your current infections, if you or baby are in distress, whatever the case may be) I really think you should try a vaginal birth instead of a CS. And why would your dr want a CS at 34 weeks for a kidney infection anyway?

trebekastan · July 2014

We will never know, nor can we offer any advice on your particular vague and ever changing situation. Doing so would be irresponsible on the part of anyone who tries.

bumpuser5078523 · July 2014

I would do some research on your own about this. I have never heard of a kidney infection being a reason to take baby earlier than 40 weeks or to not have a vaginal delivery. There is no way for her to know you won't carry to 40 weeks. Your kidney infection should clear up by the time baby is ready.

I would think having a major surgery would be a bad idea if you already have an infection. A horrible idea, actually.

Ecat504 · July 2014

Thanks y'all. I spoke with my doctor and it was an "if it doesn't clear up" case. She said by no means would she make me have a c section if it was unnecessary. I guess I just jumped ahead of myself and started freaking out a little.
And yes. I've been on antibiotics for quite some time for it. But all is okay, thank y'all.

slowmo · July 2014

Hey, kidney infections are no joke! Glad she helped clear things up a bit. Feel better soon!

Marchie1214 · August 2014

I still don't see how a kidney infection that does not clear up would = a c section.
Your body would already be fighting off a nasty infection, why would a doctor jump to give you major abdominal surgery? One that has a risk of infection and risk of clipping your bladder when in there.

Not trying to be snarky, just trying to understand since if it is a legitimate concern, I would like to be able to talk to my dr.

Ecat504 · August 2014

@Marchie1214‌
It's because of the type of bacteria that is causing it.

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