C-Sections Save Lives

[vintage67]

This is my first post on this site since September of 2013.

Proud of my 2 c-sections that allowed me to have 2 healthy children.

There are far--far worse things than c-sections.

 

[Darlin65]

God only knows what would have happened if I didn't have mine. 1st son was breech and had an undiscovered heart and lung defect. My recent was a failed vbac. They opened me up and I was covered in an unknown infection.

 

[mummy2be...]

My c section was a hideous experience. I had dd1 naturally which was the best experience of my life so I had that to compare it to. The recovery is awful, it's clinical and invasive. Bleh bleh bleh

Having said that without it my daughter wouldn't be here now. So I'm thankful for it every day

 

[STL_Fan]

I 2 agree. my beautiful lil lo had/has an undiscovered heart condition and i count my blessings every day that I have with her.

I will never regret my elective c-section

(3rd baby.. 1st c-section)

 

[robyn1990]

Same here..my LO had the cord wrapped round her neck twice, her heart rate was so low..I didn't dilate from 6cm in over 6 hours..thank god for my c section x

 

[hopettc3]

I'm with you ladies. I had 2 c-sections. My first dd was breech and with my second dd I had placental abruption. I'm sure if I didn't have the c-sections, both of my dds and myself would not be here today. I will be having a third cs this October as well.

 

[Starry Night]

My son came by emergency c section and he's here today because of it! I'm still looking towards a possible VBAC but if it ends up in another section I won't be disappointed. I just want her here safely.

 

[steph.]

Vintage I have missed your posts! You have always talked sense! My lo wouldnt be here without a c-section either. The doctor told me she was transverse, in a belly down position, and had stuck a foot and was trying to stick a hand though the cervix. She was distressed, at risk of cord prolapse and there was no way she was coming out on her own. I didnt even hesitate when they said I needed a c-section asap.

 

[wookie130]

Amen, sister. What a lot of folks miss, is that C-sections are often a form of PREVENTATIVE medicine. There are instances where PERHAPS a vaginal birth could have been achieved, but the risks outweighed the benefits, and the doctors would much prefer to err on the side of SAFETY, rather than RISK. And because of this procedure, many, many more mothers and babies are surviving childbirth-related complications. Thank goodness it's an option.

 

[Foogirl]

My c-section saved not only Abby's life but my own. I wear my scar with pride. Just a small mark which signified the first of many battles I've had to fight for her.

 

[babybaker2011]

I agree! I had a prolapsed cord with my DD1 so ended up with an EMCS.

When they were taking out my DD2 during my ELCS, it was discovered that my uterus is distorted after having DD1 so definitely wouldn't have been able to deliver vaginally.

Thank goodness for C-sections.

 

[aragornlover8]

I like to watch period dramas, and I am always dumbfounded when one of them deals with labor complications and pre eclampsia. I always have this feeling of "if I had had my daughter seventy years ago, I probably wouldn't have made it." It's an eerie feeling, but it also makes me extremely grateful for modern medicine. I can enjoy my daughter, and I am due to have my son very soon. I think my husband likes having me around too.

 

[Brieanna]

After having a very necessary emcs with dd I tried a vbac but ended up with an "elective" csection a week after my due date. We found out the reason he wouldnt descend was because his cord was around his neck 2x and he had swallowed 4oz of meconium and it was very lucky we decided to go ahead and get a csection when we did.

I feel horrible that I feel like I have to justify it to people! My doctors even say 100 years ago I would be dead (along with dd) so I am grateful that I am living and have a beautiful daughter and wonderful son and that we (ALL of us) only exist because of medical interventions.

 

[SillyMoo1983]

I am currently recovering in hospital from a second c section. My first baby was breech so I had an EMCS with her. This time round it took months to decide whether to have a VBAC or ELCS. I decided on the ELCS in the end and it's a good job I did. The surgeon said the scar on my uterus was coming apart (he could see my waters) and would have lasted 3 contractions before rupturing had I gone into labour.