Sunday's Question.... C-sect or vaginal?
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| Sun, 11-09-2008 - 6:50pm |
I just had my annual exam last week, and it gave me a good opportunity to discuss things with my ob/gyn. I go to a large office, which has 8 physicians. Fortunately, my doc said she has delivered over 80% of her patients over the past 12 years.... no 'passing around' to the other docs....
But, one thing that surprised me a bit, (since I'm new to this....) apparently, if you aren't in labor by your due date, they strongly recommend (and is standard practice procedure) to either induce labor in hopes of vaginal delivery, or schedule a c-section.
That got me to thinking.... what do you all plan on doing? I hear more and more about women scheduling their c-sections in their first/second trimester. I know most docs prefer you to have c-sections for your 2nd, 3rd, etc. child, if you'd already had one.
So.... anyone care to share their plans on this???




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Everyone's probably going to think I'm horrible for not wanting to do it naturally but if/when I get preg this will be my first and I totally intend on electing for a c-section.
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I am glad you found a doctor to fit your needs. What is your personal reason for doing a Csec? Besides the extra 2 weeks with your precious little one :)
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I was one of those that thought she wanted a C-section. They were telling me Carter was going to be 10 pounds and it was going to be hard. I was freaking out.
He came on his own 3 weeks early and was only 7 lbs, 8 oz. (Thank God!) It was such an easy, quick delivery that I thank my lucky stars I didn't continue to insist on a C-section with my doc. Vaginal all the way for me!
Hélène
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I'm a lurker and just wanted to add my experience on c-sec and vaginal births. I'm new to this so I'm not up on the lingo, sorry.
I had a scheduled c-sec with my first DD in Aug'01 since she was breach and I was low on fluid. The incision became infected one month later and I was back in the hospital for surgery and the incision was left open to heal naturally. I became pregnant with 2nd DD in February '03 and really wanted a vaginal birth since I missed so much after the c-sec with DD #1. My wonderful Dr in St. Albert, AB (Canada) allowed me to do a VBAC and it was wonderful being part of the birthing process. I found healing from c-sec or
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