Sander
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Hi everyone,
I had my LO a month ago and am still recovering from a 3rd degree tear. Its been really painful and awful and as this was our first child Im terrified of having another. I think I could wrap my head around it if we planned a C-section for the 2nd baby, as Ive heard from several people the recovery is easier and faster than for a serious tear. I had many, MANY stitches and was supposed to have surgery under IV anesthesia to fix it. I opted for a spinal tap but after a fully natural birth it was a serious injury to recover from.
Anyhow, I just wanted to know from you ladies who have had a C-section - my main concern is I would like to be as aware as possible during and afterwards. When they were stitching me with the spinal they did a small dose of anesthetic and fentanyl, but I was feeling very alert and aware - although also super relaxed and relieved because I was finally numb after an intense labour. If I could repeat the type of spinal I had for the stitches to have a C-section Id be all for it, but Ive heard many people saying their C-section involved more narcotics that made them loopy/sleepy which I dont want. Does anyone know what the options are?
Thank you!
I had my LO a month ago and am still recovering from a 3rd degree tear. Its been really painful and awful and as this was our first child Im terrified of having another. I think I could wrap my head around it if we planned a C-section for the 2nd baby, as Ive heard from several people the recovery is easier and faster than for a serious tear. I had many, MANY stitches and was supposed to have surgery under IV anesthesia to fix it. I opted for a spinal tap but after a fully natural birth it was a serious injury to recover from.
Anyhow, I just wanted to know from you ladies who have had a C-section - my main concern is I would like to be as aware as possible during and afterwards. When they were stitching me with the spinal they did a small dose of anesthetic and fentanyl, but I was feeling very alert and aware - although also super relaxed and relieved because I was finally numb after an intense labour. If I could repeat the type of spinal I had for the stitches to have a C-section Id be all for it, but Ive heard many people saying their C-section involved more narcotics that made them loopy/sleepy which I dont want. Does anyone know what the options are?
Thank you!