Positives of C-Sections - Page 2

mrs.amillian · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:55 PM

Arh there are some lovely positives on here xx

I would like to keep the thread on track and just mention the good, we all know the bad and thats why we worry x

Another positive is family from out of town can organise themselves to come and see you ASAP

heyyady · Apr 12th, 2012, 22:18 PM

Kind of a silly positive- but you can have your birth announcements already filled out and ready to go!

SnowWhite90 · Apr 13th, 2012, 08:39 AM

I am not sure if this is the same for everyone but I lost every single pound I gained during pregnancy straight away after my section. I was the only one on the post natal ward that left the hospital without a big tummy?!

Although...I do have a little horrible "pouch" of saggy skin!

Starry Night · Apr 13th, 2012, 11:16 AM

I think that's genetics. I know some girls who give birth vaginally that look like they've never had a baby. This is actually a very sore point for me as weight loss has always been a huge struggle for me so I'm changing topics now

I had an EMCS under GA but there were some positives. The first being I got a healthy baby who might not have made it otherwise.

Also, since I got to have the joys of labour when they said they were going to do a C-section I almost cried with relief. I had been having contractions for 4 days and hadn't had any real sleep during that period as I had to watch for the time to go the hospital (it was 1 1/2 hours away). I was just far too tired push. And I did try my best to push.

Another positive is, after the drama of your delivery the hospital staff are extra nice to you and pamper you a bit.

Kielee · Apr 13th, 2012, 15:45 PM

This is a great thread as im having my section Tuesday next week and it's good to hear the positives

Im also happy ill be able to have my make up looking perfect so I don't look back in 20 years time and go look at the state of me haha x

natalie85 · Apr 14th, 2012, 10:27 AM

My positive was not having to do the first nappys with the black tar poo!!!!

Cupcake19 · Apr 14th, 2012, 15:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Arisa

lol in my mind there are TONS of positives but thats just me

for one
No labour pain (if its elective)
No vaginal damage, tearing or episiotomy to recover from
It wont sting to pee or wipe
Your piles wont be as bad from not pushing if you have them
There is no fear or wonder of "when" you will go into labour
No worry of needing forceps or ventouse
No fear of baby getting stuck in the birth canal and loosing oxygen
Babies head is a perfect round shape on arrival

Sex won't be painfulas your vaginal is in tact and sexual dysfunction should not develop meaning you can be intimate with your partner
For me I know a vaginal birth would bring on severe post natal anxiety and depression so a C-sec will help me avoid this
It CAN be safer for your baby if they need to be delivered immediately and safer for you if they are in an awkward position such as transverse and breech although some women prefer breech vaginal deliveries, doctors and OB's are against them over here
No risk of pelvic floor or rectal prolapse and damage from straining in labour

Don't bank on it! I only found sex Ok from 5 months onwards, you do still hurt!

Cupcake19 · Apr 14th, 2012, 15:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cupcake19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arisa

lol in my mind there are TONS of positives but thats just me

for one
No labour pain (if its elective)
No vaginal damage, tearing or episiotomy to recover from
It wont sting to pee or wipe
Your piles wont be as bad from not pushing if you have them
There is no fear or wonder of "when" you will go into labour
No worry of needing forceps or ventouse
No fear of baby getting stuck in the birth canal and loosing oxygen
Babies head is a perfect round shape on arrival

Sex won't be painfulas your vaginal is in tact and sexual dysfunction should not develop meaning you can be intimate with your partner
For me I know a vaginal birth would bring on severe post natal anxiety and depression so a C-sec will help me avoid this
It CAN be safer for your baby if they need to be delivered immediately and safer for you if they are in an awkward position such as transverse and breech although some women prefer breech vaginal deliveries, doctors and OB's are against them over here
No risk of pelvic floor or rectal prolapse and damage from straining in labour

Don't bank on it! I only found sex Ok from 5 months onwards, you do still hurt!

I posted before reading the whole thread so apologies for bringing in a negative

I had an emcs after 87 hours of labour and pushing so in my experience I have a lot of negatives BUT will be watching this thread to ease my anxieties for next time and to help me appreciate the positive aspects of an elective c section and not feeling disappointed in not having a natural birth

Dizzymum · Apr 14th, 2012, 17:02 PM

I had my dd by c-section after two natural births. I LOVED the section, and that is no word of a lie! If I had another baby (I won't, cause I'm too old now lol)I would look forward to the birth if it was a c-section.

It was a lovely calm experience, and I have very fond memories of the whole day, the entire thing was so special. With my first two, I have moments that were amazingly special, but I don't like to think of the pain I went through for hours and hours!

With the c-section I had no pain, even afterwards. The recovery was really easy (and I'm a wimp!).

Arisa · Apr 15th, 2012, 01:41 AM

hey cupcake well until I have mine I cannot be completely sure lol but I know for me missing out on labour is a massive positive aswell as not having my vagina torn and cut and all sorts. Tons of women in the post natal section post their problems with their genital areas after a vaginal birth, it would seem there are more problems posted on the forum in regards to a vaginal birth recovery than a C-section. I do not mean time wise but sex wise it seems women have more issues with it after a vaginal birth if the posts on the post partum section are anything to go by

Apr 11th, 2012, 16:55 PM	#11
mrs.amillian Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 1,415	Arh there are some lovely positives on here xx I would like to keep the thread on track and just mention the good, we all know the bad and thats why we worry x Another positive is family from out of town can organise themselves to come and see you ASAP

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Apr 12th, 2012, 22:18 PM	#12
heyyady Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California Posts: 4,017	Kind of a silly positive- but you can have your birth announcements already filled out and ready to go!

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Apr 13th, 2012, 08:39 AM	#13
SnowWhite90 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,394	I am not sure if this is the same for everyone but I lost every single pound I gained during pregnancy straight away after my section. I was the only one on the post natal ward that left the hospital without a big tummy?! Although...I do have a little horrible "pouch" of saggy skin!

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Apr 13th, 2012, 11:16 AM	#14
Starry Night Other BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,639	I think that's genetics. I know some girls who give birth vaginally that look like they've never had a baby. This is actually a very sore point for me as weight loss has always been a huge struggle for me so I'm changing topics now I had an EMCS under GA but there were some positives. The first being I got a healthy baby who might not have made it otherwise. Also, since I got to have the joys of labour when they said they were going to do a C-section I almost cried with relief. I had been having contractions for 4 days and hadn't had any real sleep during that period as I had to watch for the time to go the hospital (it was 1 1/2 hours away). I was just far too tired push. And I did try my best to push. Another positive is, after the drama of your delivery the hospital staff are extra nice to you and pamper you a bit.

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Apr 13th, 2012, 15:45 PM	#15
Kielee Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 914	This is a great thread as im having my section Tuesday next week and it's good to hear the positives Im also happy ill be able to have my make up looking perfect so I don't look back in 20 years time and go look at the state of me haha x

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Apr 14th, 2012, 10:27 AM	#16
natalie85 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,831	My positive was not having to do the first nappys with the black tar poo!!!!

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Apr 14th, 2012, 17:02 PM	#19
Dizzymum Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: south coast, u.k Posts: 1,306	I had my dd by c-section after two natural births. I LOVED the section, and that is no word of a lie! If I had another baby (I won't, cause I'm too old now lol)I would look forward to the birth if it was a c-section. It was a lovely calm experience, and I have very fond memories of the whole day, the entire thing was so special. With my first two, I have moments that were amazingly special, but I don't like to think of the pain I went through for hours and hours! With the c-section I had no pain, even afterwards. The recovery was really easy (and I'm a wimp!).

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Apr 15th, 2012, 01:41 AM	#20
Arisa Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Back in New Zealand Posts: 2,577	hey cupcake well until I have mine I cannot be completely sure lol but I know for me missing out on labour is a massive positive aswell as not having my vagina torn and cut and all sorts. Tons of women in the post natal section post their problems with their genital areas after a vaginal birth, it would seem there are more problems posted on the forum in regards to a vaginal birth recovery than a C-section. I do not mean time wise but sex wise it seems women have more issues with it after a vaginal birth if the posts on the post partum section are anything to go by

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