Going into labor when you have a csection scheduled. I was pushed to be induced early on my first child because my bp spiked and my obgyn found protein sign of preeclampsia in my urine. For my second pregnancy, i knew i was going to need one again and i was. Mar 06, 2016 here is what i wish i knew going into my second csection.
Mine was a huge help in distracting me from what was going on. She incorporated every trick and potion in the book to help her odds of success, especially as. Sure, during this pregnancy you also have a small child to chase, in addition to the normal fatigue of. A woman should make sure she is not having her csection too early. They are similar but the epidural is a catheter they leave in and the spinal is just an injection. Indicationbased csections are usually scheduled at the doctors request when a patient suffers from, or is at great risk of, a medical problem that could result in labor that would harm her or the baby. I read all the ready to have a baby books, but skipped the parts about csections assuming i would never have to have one. Hey i just found out im pregnant with my second child. Most of the time, a csection should not be scheduled until you have reached 39 weeks. And the study supports recommendations that elective csections be scheduled after 39 weeks unless tests show the infants lungs are fully mature. A woman might fear the pain of labor and delivery and feel that a scheduled csection would allow her to circumvent it. Pain control, healing at home, getting your body back, and everything else you need to know about a cesarean birth connolly, maureen, sullivan, dana on. Having a second child and handling two kids can be a bit overwhelming at first. I had an unexpected csection with my first 12 months ago.
If your first baby was born by csection and youre now expecting your second, you have a decision to make. They will probably discuss what steps they would take before considering a csection. Im a stm that will have to have another csection and will be scheduling my date tomorrow. Though every pregnancy book lays out the process of labor and vaginal delivery in great detail, most only dedicate a few pages on what happens during a csection. Will the pain be more intense than the first because of the first scar. The essential csection guide is written not only for women to read in preparation for a scheduled csection and for those considered high risk who know that a csection may become necessary but also for women recovering from an unexpected surgical delivery. After a cesarean section with her first child, danielle couldnt shake the desire for a vaginal birth experience. With my first child, i had an emergency csection after 22 hours of.
Csections best for baby when close to due date health. While it is possible that you may go into early labor within this time frame, it is not considered a problem. An emergency csection isnt the dream outcome when you go into labor. Spinal vs epidural for c section 2nd time csection moms. I could labor again and risk the unplanned c section scenario again. After 24 hours of labour the former child model and actress ended up having an emergency csection and suffering from debilitating postpartum depression. She was rushed to the hospital where her daughter was delivered by csection and carol began a literal fight for her life.
It can be frustrating to wait until your due date to meet your baby. It was nice having it planned, and was a more enjoyable experience than the first emergency c section. Shed plan a scheduled gentle csection in a heartbeat, she says. A csection, or cesarean section, is the surgical delivery of a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. He told me the further along in labor you get, the higher the risks for csection complications which is why they usually schedule them for 39 weeks. In other words, once a csection, always a csection. After failing to progress and only dilating to 8 cm we opted for a c section before the baby became distressed. Do you have any health concerns that might affect a vaginal delivery. If you or your baby is in imminent danger, youll have an emergency csection. How the csection went from last resort to overused. Oct 18, 2008 hi l as long as the amnio shows that the babys lungs are ready i would go ahead with the c section at 37 weeks. A caesarean is a major operation that carries a number of risks, so its usually only. This book provides answers to important questions about what the surgery entails.
Twentyone mothers on the csection experience and after. I had a scheduled c section after a horrible emergency one too. I had a repeat csection scheduled for my second child. I was feeling conflicted and worried and while i am still scared, this book demystified the procedure and provided a wide range of perspectives and lived experience with the procedure and coming to. If this is your first or your second csection, you will most likely be scheduled around the 39th week of gestation. Even though i scheduled the doctor i wanted for my c section, i ended up getting who was on call because of my water breaking 2 weeks early. I had an elective c section why is a maternal request.
Celeb moms who were too posh to push the baby out babygaga. However, if you dont feel a repeat csection is right for you and your doctor agrees, there could be other options. We scheduled the csection and i delivered a 10pound, 15ounce baby. Whether you are planning a scheduled csection for health or personal. Its typically only recommended in medically necessary cases, including in some highrisk pregnancies and when the baby is in the breech position and cant be. My c section ended up being a really positive thing for me so this book ended up just freaking me how and setting my expectations really low, so i dont know if it was a good thing i read it or not. During the birth, everyone communicated well and really listened to us, she says. Here you can learn more about the authors, their collaboration and their books. How to cope with pregnancy number two and create a. Ftm, 32 years old, in 2nd trimester no current health issues, me or the baby hospitals here allow you to stay for 3 days if you have a vaginal delivery, and 10 days for a csection i will have a nanny come to my house 8am5pm for a month after the delivery, no matter which delivery option i choose. I went into labor on my own, my body just did not respond and i did not dilate past 1 cm. Whether you are planning a scheduled csection for health or personal reasons, you can work with your doctors office to decide when youd like your babys birthday to be. A second chance for postpartum depression motherlode blog. Have you hard a scheduled csectionexperiencesadvice.
Not sure what to except for a recovery from csection. Babies born after the 37th week of pregnancy are considered fullterm. Many babies are born alot earlier than this and are fine. Im preparing to have my second csection, so ive been through this before.
Determining when a cesarean section is performed verywell family. When i went to the hospital they just kept me overnight and did the csection in the morning. The cut is usually made across your tummy, just below your bikini line. If you are interested, you and your doctor should discuss if you are a good candidate.
But in 2010, acog eased restrictions, giving the green light to trial of labor after a csection tolac and vaginal birth after a. While 37 weeks and on has long been considered term, we are learning that babies born between 37 and 39 weeks late preterm births may have some of the complications faced by early preterm babies. Make freezer meals and buy easy to eat snacks and beverages to make staying fueled and hydrated quick and easy. With a 1month old to take care of, and her older toddler underfoot, bouncing back from major surgery isnt easy. In others, the surgery is needed due to an unforeseen issue. I had an emergency c section with my first and had an epidural.
I am scheduled to have a c section on sunday with my second child because with my first i had a c section. May 21, 2018 how the c section went from last resort to overused the history of the surgery is rife with horror, but today, 1 in 3 american babies are delivered via the procedure, twice what the world health. Thought regular birth process would require major reconstructive surgery if i was already having problems without being in labor or pushing. How and when to schedule a csection find out when and how to schedule a csection delivery with the hospital. Knowing the date your baby will be born can give you time to plan for work leave, family help, and other postbaby needs. Another potential risk of having a scheduled csection that is not medically. A couple of empty reusable shopping bags for freebies, dirty laundry, gifts, etc. Jun 20, 2019 there are a number of reasons why a scheduled cesarean section c section may be needed, including pregnancy problems, multiple births, and delivery complications. While having a first cesarean raises your risk of subsequent procedures, vaginal birth after csection, or vbac, is frequently successful and often recommended. A caesarean is a major operation that carries a number of risks, so its usually only done if its the safest option for you and your baby. As a medical professional, heshe will be able to tell you what the probability of having a csection will be for you, along with what will happen should your labor not progress.
Jack my second born 3 12 years ago was born at 38 weeks when i asked why the difference between 3839 weeks. Cesarean birth and accepting a 2nd cesarean after planning. My second c section was scheduled for 39 weeks, if i wouldve gone into labor beforehand i couldve tried for a vbac or gotten a c section at that time. The essential csection guide and millions of other books are available for. The scheduled one can be so much different than an emergency one mine werent even comparable.
Indicationbased c sections are usually scheduled at the doctors request when a patient suffers from, or is at great risk of, a medical problem that could result in labor that would harm her or the baby. Some people prefer one day of the week over another if that works with. Heres the lowdown on a vbac vaginal birth after cesarean as a delivery option. I remember with her second baby, they scheduled the c section but took her late because the doctor was in an emergency c section and the scheduled c sections are kind of at their mercy until the emergencies are taken care of. A full post discussing my thought process in choosing to have a scheduled csection with my second child after having an emergency csection with my first. I sat at the hospital awaiting blood work the day before my scheduled csection for. Although the delivery went smoothly, dial still felt somewhat removed from the process, her sister said. For natale, who opted for an elective csection, the clinching factor was the 20month. The second one, the operationrecovery, was a breeze compared to the first one. Waller, whose second pregnancy was complicationfree, was.
I have the date scheduled for our third section again at 39 weeks. I wanted to have an elective c section on maternal request, and everyone, including my doctor, tried to tell me it was a bad idea. My gotos are granola bars for snacks, and crockpot meals for supper. Choosing cesarean section a 1997 survey of female obstetricians found that 31% would choose to have a csection without trial of labor if they had an uncomplicated pregnancy. Thanks to modern medicine, the odds of something going seriously wrong during either scenario are very small. Kirkeby hansen advises women seeking elective csection to wait until the 39th week of their pregnancy. Recommended and minimum ages and intervals between. A heating pad mine is a rice sock that my sisterinlawdoula made for me during my second child s pregnancy. Oct 24, 2018 when i was pregnant with henry, my second child, in 2008,i worked right up until the day before i gave birth. But these days, a vaginal birth after cesarean or vbac is considered a safe option for many women and their babies.
Make things as easy as possible for your return home. Their second child, a daughter, was born in 20, also by csection. Get answers to all your childbirth and delivery questions at. Im 37 weeks pregnant and im just not sure i can wait for nature to take its course. Some women report feeling less like a mother after a csection due to the lack of labor. Apr 15, 2010 when i was pregnant with my first child, i read every book and email. Would you prefer to book a repeat caesarean, or try for a vaginal birth instead. May 01, 2019 i got this book before i got my c section because i wanted to know what it would be like but most of the stories sounded so negative and scary. Scheduling a first or second csection if this is your first or your second csection, you will most likely be scheduled around the 39th week of gestation. The timing of the release could not have been more timely for me in less than a week i will have a scheduled csection due to placenta previa. I myself am quick to point out that my second child was born via csection because she was breach and yes of course we tried all of the things to try to get her to turn and i had every intention of having as natural a birth as possible. With my 3rd baby and 2nd csection i asked when i could drive again. A caesarean section, or c section, is an operation to deliver your baby through a cut made in your tummy and womb. A csection, or cesarean section, is surgical delivery of a baby through incisions in the mothers abdomen and uterus.
This was disappointing as i wanted to have a natural birth. I have been getting so many sorry and worried looks from family and friends, as if having a c section was a bad thing. Or i could schedule a date to go in and meet my baby. Your csection date, how early before your due date. Otherwise, although a baby is considered fullterm after 37 weeks, most. May 22, 2010 my first child was delivered by csection, but that was after many hours of labor, a pitocin drip, pushing, several hours of pushing and three failed vacuum attempts with no epidural. If your doctor has decided in advance that youll need to deliver via csection, his office will probably schedule the procedure for you as early as a few months in advance.
I n 2008 while pregnant with her second child carol j. In some situations, a csection is necessary for the wellbeing of the mother, the baby, or both. Jan 24, 2019 so, i went to facebook and noticed most of my friends recommended a different clinic so i went there instead. Some women opt to have a caesarean for nonmedical reasons for example, so they can avoid a vaginal birth. A caesarean section, or csection, is an operation to deliver your baby through a cut made in your tummy and womb. Recommended and minimum ages and intervals between doses of routinely recommended vaccines1,2,3,4. For natale, who opted for an elective csection, the clinching factor was the 20 month. If there are medical reasons for a c section, certain factors will be considered to determine the best time to do so. At the very first prenatal appointment of my second pregnancy, my doctor. The nice thing about the csction was it was completely planned so there werent any last minute surprises. Hi i have to have a second csection but my doctor hasnt given me the date for my section but i talked to her about having another one because i actually wanted to try to have my second child vaginally but she said that would be risky due to the fact my uterus could brust.
When my second son was born in 2011, i wanted to attempt a vbac. The official website of douglas preston and lincoln child. Can i have a vaginal birth if i had a previous csection. Find out why caesarean sections are carried out, whether you can ask for one. For years, women whod had a csection were encouraged to skip vaginal deliveries altogether and schedule csections for all future births. Just last week i had my second c section after laboring for 30 hours. I have had my share of ups and downs and learned a lot along the way. Jan 16, 2014 i came across your blog when searching for information on planned scheduled c section.
This time around, with a scheduled csection on the books, i. Many moms say one of the best parts of having a planned cesarean section birth csection for short is knowing exactly when their baby will be born. Can anyone suggest or know of any good books specific to vbacs. The risk of uterine rupture is higher if you attempt vbac less than 18 months after having a csection. A csection now doesnt automatically mean another one later. When a child is in the breech feetdown position, vaginal delivery is dangerous. I felt more numb w the epidural and felt a lot more pressure and tugging w the spinal, no pain though. It was exhausting, but i finally had my little baby boy so, my second child was a scheduled csection. A csection might be recommended if you have placental problems, your baby is in an abnormal position, or youre carrying triplets or higher order multiples. With my first child, i had an emergency csection after 22 hours of hard.
There are 10 things every csection mama need to know. Jan 07, 2009 c sections best for baby when close to due date. I think my doctor likes to go only about one week prior to the due date. Some women may be advised to have another caesarean if they have another baby. Vbac vaginal birth after cesarean as a delivery option. Jun 18, 2008 congratulations i had a scheduled csection with my second child she is 9 months old now due to the 4th degree tears i experienced with my first child. I was glad that i chose a good clinic because i still felt like i was in good hands the whole time. However, more research is needed to figure out whether these risks come from the actual csection or other factors related to moms needing a csection in the first place. Although theyre undecided about having a third child, vos has no doubt about how shed give birth.
Aug 24, 2016 what to expect during a second csection. The first time youre pregnant, you might think the movements are gas, but the second time, you recognize the flutters as the babys movement. That said, not all csections can or should be prevented. In some circumstances, a csection is scheduled in advance. Whether your csection is planned or unexpected, heres what you need to know to have a smooth surgery and speedy recovery. Whether your baby is breech, youre having a scheduled repeat, or if you elect to have a csection for other reasons after consultation with your doctor, its still good to know. Heplisavb can be administered to adults 18 years old and older on a twodose schedule, the first and second doses separated by 4 weeks. Welcome to the official site of douglas preston and lincoln child. Dec 19, 2019 after a cesarean section with her first child, danielle couldnt shake the desire for a vaginal birth experience.
If you are having a scheduled c section or if at all possible before delivery, stock up on groceries too. Senator kirsten gillibrand talks her new book, women in. Birth of a second child for parents nemours kidshealth. It is important to begin the bond as soon as possible between mom and baby. Vaginal birth after csection vbac is growing in popularity. Why id rather give birth via csection huffpost life. After lots of thinking, i chose a scheduled c section. Planned caesareans are usually done from the 39th week of pregnancy. A csection is not as traumatic the second time around. I am 32 weeks and my ultrasound confirmed a complete previa, so my obgyn has scheduled a c section at 37 weeks. When she became pregnant with her second child she sought out a provider who was supportive of her wish to vbac. She was scheduled a week before her due date and didnt have any complications. My husband and i want to have a second child and i want to have a vbac.
I am 21 weeks pregnant a boy and i am facing having to decide on going scheduled csection vs an unscheduled csection. Planned c sections are scheduled well before labor begins. Carol had sepsis that would eventually leave her completely blind and a triple amputee. Sometimes, in a rush to care for the baby, the mother is not given the chance to hold the child. The surgery should take place as close to your due date as possible typically about two to three weeks prior for twins since you still want to prevent health problems that can be a result of preterm birth like underdeveloped lungs. Planned or elective caesarean pregnancy birth and baby. How the csection went from last resort to overused the history of the surgery is rife with horror, but today, 1 in 3 american babies are delivered via the procedure, twice what the world health. However, its possible you could go into labor before your scheduled csection date, and recovery from this major surgery could take more time than you anticipate. Just wondering when your csection date is compared to your due date. If your practitioner says that a csection is necessary or likely necessary ask for a detailed explanation of the reasons and any possible alternatives. A c section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy complications or youve had a previous c section and arent considering a vaginal birth after cesarean vbac. I just had my second via scheduled c section two days ago and i had a spinal. About a week before i was expecting to have a scheduled csection, i was sitting.
Page 1 of 2 how many weeks do they perform an elective c section. Also, by the second child, mothers are much more experienced, confident, and often have more help in placeor know to arrange help, look for warning signs, etc. Tucson, arizona, mom rianne maldonado wanted to have a vbac when she was pregnant with her second child in 2008, 11 years after her first child was born via cesarean. When she became pregnant with her second child she decided to make things easier on herself and schedule her csection, a decision she was perfectly thrilled about.
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