Positive elective C- section birth

[MumLp]

I wanted to share my experience of opting for a scheduled C-section birth and give hope to other women that might be thinking of getting one but feel a little bit guilty about it as i did in the beginning. It ended up being the best decision that not only went better than i expected but would do it again in a beartbeat.

I always had a fear of giving birth vaginally and the fear of the unkown always lingered with me but i had guilt of choosing a C-section because i would be judged that i choose the easy way out and not have tried enough? ( sounds stupid but that's that i thought).For me knowing what to expect made this decision easier as time came closer and ended up opting for an elective section which was scheduled at 39 weeks and 6 days.

The whole procedure didn't last longer than an hour and everyone was lovely and made the experience fun. For me the pain lasted for about 4 days it was not as bad as people described it. Make sure to keep on top of medications and everything becomes easier. I'm glad that i did not endure any birth trauma and was able to enjoy that precious moment with my baby.

Huge congratulations!! I’m due next month with my second baby and after a vaginal delivery first time I’m potentially going to have to have a c section this time for various reasons. My main concern is I also have a toddler who is still in picking up/carrying phase- based on your own experience, do you think this would be an issue beyond the first few days? I know you don’t have a toddler so it’s hypothetical but just in terms of how you feel?

I would say it depends on if you were down to breastfeed or not, but on the physical aspect i would say it is quiet doable while continuing taking paracetamol and ibubrofen :)

How was your first poo? That was bad for me! Also we need to tell people about injections after I didn’t know about that!
congrats on baby!

I think the thing you need to worry about is toddler climbing on you and ticking you in tummy, practise cuddling them and avoiding your tummy before baby is here

Better than i expected, i had constipation the last 4 weeks of pregnancy and had some lactulose prescribed and had some left over and took it when i came home and was able to go without any trouble, i was worried about the blood thinnig injections as well but that depends on if you are low risk or high risk as they didn't give me any.

IV opted for a section this time. Fourth birth. 2 traumatic deliveries have given me anxiety all the way through. The thought of a section still worries me but at least I know the experience will be relaxed. Worried about running round after 3 other kids and my youngest is very much a mummy's boy but IV plenty of support to help me through the worst. And don't worry noone thinks it's the easy way out as it isnt and it's whatever is best for you

Congratulations op.

My section was also brilliant. Only issue has been ongoing bladder pain after from catheter. But it's improving.

I was off pain meds way faster than I thought