Breech and c-section!

misserin525 · May 2015

I am 37 weeks and today find out little boy is breech after being head down for weeks. They say hes not moving back so a scheduled C-section it is!! Anybody else dealing with this and what are your feelings?! Nervous, excited, relieved??

tdotson0722 · May 2015

I'm having twins and I have to have a csection! Sometimes I'm nervous and sometimes I'm like I just want them out of me!! I'll be 37 wks on Saturday and scheduled for June 1st.

starrysmile18 · May 2015

Mine is head down (no help there) but I am having a planned C section on June 22nd.

I'm just worried about the recovery with a 55 pound 3 year old and a new born. EEEEK! My first was vaginal, so I don't know what to expect either.

misserin525 · May 2015

Honestly im sooo nervous about the epidural!! Im a first time mom so I literally have NO clue what to expect!!

mrs1374a · May 2015

It will be okay, mine is scheduled for June 17, 3 weeks tomorrow. I had an emergency one with my first, 3 years ago. I made our very well. Just remember that it's major surgery and you need to take it easy after. We sometimes forget because we have a newborn and learning to breastfeed. But just take your time healing. During the c section it's kind of uncomfortable, a lot of pulling and tugging but no pain.

scorredor2 · May 2015

I have had two c-section. First was emergency, water broke no dilation, second was a repeat and this one will be too. I think the 2nd time around was easier than the first. I took every opportunity to get up and walk. Nothing major or strenuous but I didn't want to be bedridden. I used the helped that was there in the hospital. I also had staples to close my incision with the first and I had steri-strips for the second. They were so much easier than the staples.

klkonwi · May 2015

He can still very much turn back to head down my dear!

Kresla · May 2015

Try natural ways of getting baby to turn. Last week there was a post about it. There is everything from walking to yoga poses to sitting forward instead of back to certain exercises to get baby to turn. Don't give up!

JennEpp1016 · May 2015

Just had a c section yesterday due to breech. Was scheduled but my water broke early so ended up meeting our baby earlier than expected. I was super nervous about both the procedure and recovery, but happy to report that both went much better than expected. Still recovering, of course, but if you end up needing a c, no worries!

KaLikeAWind · May 2015

Congrats @JennEpp1016! <:-P

esampson1983 · May 2015

My baby was breech as well. I was supposed to go in and get a version this week to flip him and then a c-section if he didn't flip, but baby boy decided he was ready for the world a week early.

This was my "plan z" when it came to birth plans. I was planning on a natural birth. Even talking about c-section would make me cry weeks before labor. However the night my water broke my focus was on getting my baby boy out as safely as possible. My plan for c-section was to have an epidural so I could be cognizant of what was going on but my platelet count was low so they had to knock me out.

Honestly it was not as bad as I expected. My baby was able to do skin to skin with my husband right away. It strengthened their bond so I am okay that I was unable to do skin to
Skin time. Because they knocked me out the first day I was loopy, like fall asleep in my jello loopy; however they made me work. They knew breastfeeding was important so the lactation consultant was in multiple times. I had difficulty establishing latch but I called the LC and she came in for multiple feelings multiple days. My biggest concern was not being able to breastfeed- within 2 days I was breastfeeding my son

I had a liquid diet for breakfast and lunch day 1- but was eating solids by dinner. They got me up and walking day 2 post op. I am now 6 days post op and home (d/c 4 days post op) and am able to handle small distances. At times there is pain but usually it is because I haven't kept on top of my pain meds. I was so fortunate to work with hospital staff that understood what I wanted for my LO and helped to get me there post c/s.

Good luck OP! It's not easy but I think any way you give birth is not easy. And even though you are getting a c/s you still have a voice. Let you provider and hospital know what things are important to you.

lsmiles6 · May 2015

I'm scheduled for a c section on June 22nd too. I'm nervous and really hope my baby flips to head down. But still nervous bc I had a c section with my first...I'm scared of a vbac too

raheeb · May 2015

We're still breech at 35 weeks and I'm terrified of a c-section. It's not an option I even entertained or read up on. Looking into ways to get our peanut to turn but starting to become resigned to the idea that it may happen. We've been diagnosed with IUGR so that complicates matters as well. Not happy about it but if that's what it take to get the little guy here safely I'm in.

hilgspritch · May 2015

Glad I found this thread.

I found out yesterday that baby girl is breech. Due June 13th. Doctor said I was not a good candidate for a version (first time mom, anterior placenta, low but normal fluid amount). I will do what I can to have her turn naturally but I am scheduled for a c-section for 6/10.

I'm very shocked and sad by this outcome because I wanted so deeply for natural unmedicated childbirth. However, if this is meant to be and she and I are healthy and safe, I am thankful! I'm also grateful I can carry her and be her mom.

Hearing other people's experiences really helps me get excited about my new plan instead of missing my old plan! So thank you for sharing!

tiffanyclark87 · May 2015

I am in the same boat. My due date is June 2nd but I have a c section scheduled for tomorrow morning. Baby girl has been Frank breech since 35 weeks (or maybe longer) and is measuring big with a big head so a version was not in our best interest. I tried some exercises but she just doesn't have any room to turn with her momma having such a short torso. I was so scared at first but since I've had a while to wrap my mind around having a new plan, c section, I'm calmer about it and have a peace about it! As, long as we are both healthy, that's all that matters! Good luck to all the May/June mommas! Can't wait to post her announcement tomorrow!

mccall35 · May 2015

I had an unplanned csection with my first. I didn't really have time or energy to be nervous about it and I didn't prepare in advance because in my mind there was no possible way I would ever need one.

That being said, it was a great experience and I wouldn't want to change DS's birth story for the world. Life happens, and as long as everyone arrives safely on the other side of childbirth, the steps taken to get there are just that.

Goodluck ladies! I'm hoping for a VBAC this time, but statistically I will likely be joining in the csection club again!

Can't wait to see all your new little squishies

house86 · May 2015

37+1 c section is booked June 9th, I am really hoping she will turn back to head down, I am still very scared of getting a section, my other 2 were natural... She was doing so well a few weeks ago, head was down, was losing plug, had lots of BH, then she decided to turn

still getting BH but nothing coming out of there since she turned

misserin525 · May 2015

Love all the positive support and helpful stories!! I feel so much better about everything and just looking forward to my little man being here!!

Emilywooddesign · May 2015

I had a c section 2 weeks ago to deliver my twins, it was easier than having my wisdom teeth removed. The spinal was a tiny pinch and I felt a little bit nauseous on the operating table but it was so quick ( about half an hour to get out 2 babies) the spinal wore off about an hour later and I could move my legs. I personally was very happy to avoid labor all together and my vagina is happy too

the only thing that was bad was that I was very itchy afterwards because of the morphine but they gave me a Benadryl shot and it went away. It was a bit sore to move for about 3 days but I am cruising now. Good luck and congratulations!

rpazzaam · May 2015

Spinningbabies.com is a good resource. Also check YouTube videos on turning the baby. I am keeping hope alive. Good luck ladies.

meandcleyton · June 2015

Found out Thursday that's baby girl flipped to breach again. I think since then she has flipped 2 more times. I will be 37 weeks next week and Dr said if she doesn't stay head down will either have the choice to get an aversion or a c-section. Have ruled out aversion due to the risks involved but scared at the thought of surgery. Just want the best for her though so whatever has to happen I will do. Hope she decides to make up her mind by my appointment next week.

ashnkenz · June 2015

I just found out on Friday that lil man is now breech after being head down for weeks also. I have a c section scheduled for Thursday June 4th. Both my girls were vaginal delivery so I'm very nervous about this!!

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