Questions & Answers

Thank you for those who commented on HOW THE CSECTION goes down and some good questions to ask my doctor about... for those who are trying to "convince me c-section is a no-no" if I do give birth vaginally my heart has a 62% chance of giving out during labor... but thank you for giving me a bunch of scary facts that were totally un-neccassary. It honestly wasn't a question about whether or not c-section was good or bad or to get opinons on it... I just needed facts about what goes on. Thanks for scaring me.

omg im so sorry i sent that like 5 times, my computer is being crazy and of course i can't delete them lol

I would certainly ask your doctor for the run down on a c-section, they'll be able to give you answers specific to the way they preform the procedure. And every hospital is different so they would be able to tell who how many people can be there, although i'm pretty sure it's usually just one person. As for the actual procedure they bring you into the Operating room and they will give you an epidural than when that takes effect they will start the procedure. You may not be able to eat for a certain amount of time before but like I said asking your doctor is the best way to feel more relaxed about the procedure. Never be embarassed to ask a question, i'm on my second pregnancy and I still feel like i ask some of the dumbest questions lol, all in all the relief you'll feel from having a straight-foward answer from your doct. will far outway the anxiety of not knowing whats going on.

http://birthwithoutfearblog.com/2011/09/07/how-to-avoid-an-unnecessary-cesarean-section/

If you must have a C Section for necessary medical purposes, you can easily make a birth plan for your scheduled C Section:

http://birthwithoutfearblog.com/2012/09/18/a-family-centered-cesarean-birth-plan/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJTN88Zv0_M

One of my favorite episodes from the second film, More Business of Being born is when celebrity moms like Laila Ali, Gisele Bundchen, Cindy Crawford, Alyson Hannigan, Melissa Joan Hart, Kellie Martin, Alanis Morissette, Christy Turlington-Burns and Kimberly Williams-Paisley. This film is also on Netflix right now.

Dr. Sears answers questions about C Sections:
http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/pregnancy-childbirth/pregnancy-concerns/vaginal-birth-after-cesarean/questions-you-may-have

If your health care provider has suggested a cesarean and you are in a non-emergency situation, take time to thoroughly discuss your options regarding the procedure.

Find out why a cesarean procedure has been recommended in your situation.
Ask for any alternatives that might be an option in your particular situation
Have your health care provider do a comparison of all the possible risks and complications for you and your baby for a cesarean versus a regular birth.
Get information regarding the standard procedures after a cesarean (i.e., when you can hold your baby, if the newborn evaluation can be done with the baby on your chest, how soon you can try to breastfeed, whether you will be given medication that will make you drowsy after the delivery).

I would definitely ask your doctor as they would be able to give you specifics. I went into labor on my own and then wound up having an emergency c-section. Once the doctor ordered the c-section, things happened super fast so I don't remember a lot of the details but they did allow my husband in the operating room once I was all prepped and ready for surgery. I had been given an epidural when I was laboring on my own but they gave me a much stronger one that numbed me from my chest to my toes when in the OR. If it is a scheduled c-section, then most likely you wouldn't be in labor yet and they would take you into the operating room and give you the epidural beforehand. As far as the incision, my doctor made one incision at what she called the bikini line, it is about 6 inches or so long a little bit above my pubic bone. She also obviously had to cut into my uterus to deliver the baby. I have stitches which will dissolve on their own and are on the inside of the incision so on the

I would certainly ask your doctor for the run down on a c-section, they'll be able to give you answers specific to the way they preform the procedure. And every hospital is different so they would be able to tell who how many people can be there, although i'm pretty sure it's usually just one person. As for the actual procedure they bring you into the Operating room and they will give you an epidural than when that takes effect they will start the procedure. You may not be able to eat for a certain amount of time before but like I said asking your doctor is the best way to feel more relaxed about the procedure. Never be embarassed to ask a question, i'm on my second pregnancy and I still feel like i ask some of the dumbest questions lol, all in all the relief you'll feel from having a straight-foward answer from your doct. will far outway the anxiety of not knowing whats going on.

From http://www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/cesareanrisks.html

Take into account that most of the following risks are associated with any type of abdominal surgery.

Infection: Infection can occur at the incision site, in the uterus and in other pelvic organs such as the bladder.
Hemorrhage or increased blood loss: There is more blood loss in a cesarean delivery than with a vaginal delivery. This can lead to anemia or a blood transfusion (1 to 6 women per 100 require a blood transfusion1).
Injury to organs: Possible injury to organs such as the bowel or bladder (2 per 1002).
Adhesions: Scar tissue may form inside the pelvic region causing blockage and pain. Adhesions can also lead to future pregnancy complications such as placenta previa or placental abruption3.
Extended hospital stay: After a cesarean, the normal stay in the hospital is 3-5 days after the birth, if there are no complications.

I would certainly ask your doctor for the run down on a c-section, they'll be able to give you answers specific to the way they preform the procedure. And every hospital is different so they would be able to tell who how many people can be there, although i'm pretty sure it's usually just one person. As for the actual procedure they bring you into the Operating room and they will give you an epidural than when that takes effect they will start the procedure. You may not be able to eat for a certain amount of time before but like I said asking your doctor is the best way to feel more relaxed about the procedure. Never be embarassed to ask a question, i'm on my second pregnancy and I still feel like i ask some of the dumbest questions lol, all in all the relief you'll feel from having a straight-foward answer from your doct. will far outway the anxiety of not knowing whats going on.