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*Roselyn*'s Pregnancy
My Due Date: July 27, 2018I have given birth!
Age: 40 years old
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Not Sure I'm Ready for a C-section
By *Roselyn* » Posted May. 11, 2018 7:48pm - 514 views - 9 comments
Anyone else had a natural birth with their 1st but now will have a c-section? How do you prepare? I'm not happy about it, but trying to process the inevitable. Yes, I know the baby's safe arrival is what most important, but I have other concerns.
1st: 41 weeks, natural, no epidural, baby had 0 issues.
2nd: I will be 37 weeks, planned c-section, and who knows what happens. I have never had a surgery in my life.
Pregnancies are so unpredictable. My natural birth plan just flew out the window. ????
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Not Sure I'm Ready for a C-section
By *Roselyn* » Posted May. 11, 2018 7:48pm - 514 views - 9 comments
Anyone else had a natural birth with their 1st but now will have a c-section? How do you prepare? I'm not happy about it, but trying to process the inevitable. Yes, I know the baby's safe arrival is what most important, but I have other concerns.
1st: 41 weeks, natural, no epidural, baby had 0 issues.
2nd: I will be 37 weeks, planned c-section, and who knows what happens. I have never had a surgery in my life.
Pregnancies are so unpredictable. My natural birth plan just flew out the window. ????
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 | Comment from babylove14 » Posted May. 11, 2018 8:03pm I didn't have a planned c section but I would plan for a longer recovery time. Also, plan to wear maternity clothes even if you bounce back. Regular pants can rub on the incision. You should also stay in the hospital for 2-3 days this time as long as everything goes smoothly. They made me walk the next day because you have to pass gas after surgery so they know everything is adjusting properly. You'll have an epidural and a catheter so no walking around immediately after birth. Until those are removed and you can feel your legs again. I think those are the main differences I experienced. |
