35 weeks pregnant!!?
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The decision is yours to make. When a doctor suggests a C-section due to the babies size, typically that means they are estimating the baby won't fit through the birth canal. If you do go through with vaginal birth, and the doctor is right, you will likely end up with an emergency C-section, regardless.
C-sections are major surgeries, and as such there can be complications for you and the baby. However, I'm not aware of any studies suggesting its more of a risk than a vaginal birth. Keep in mind, however, your recovery time we likely be much longer via C-section than vaginal birth.
If you are still unable to decide, it may be a good idea to get a second opinion from a different OB/GYN. But medical advice should always be considered more reputable than the advice of friends and family.
no its not. the recovery time for u just takes longer
actually, havinga c-section these days is nothing! If the baby is too big and you try to have in normally, it will get stuck in the birth canal and you will probably have a long, painful birthing experience. have the c-section, you can always have a natural birth after this one. i did.
It's nothing bad about C-sections, but most women prefer a vaginal delivery. Most women only get C-sections when there is a problem during labor or when the doctor suggests it because they don't think you will be able to deliver a baby normally.
When necessary there is nothing wrong with a C-section. They do take more time for the mother to recover from, it is surgery and all surgery is serious. Only have a C-section if you need to, but if you do don't be afraid. Make sure you have a good surgeon.
Sometimes it can be the best thing for the baby and you! And hey, no labor and delivery. Good Luck to you and have a great time with your new little love!
I've had 3 c-sections. and there's nothing wrong with them..a little longer time to recovery from surgery. the babies heads come out *perfect*, not all squashed and deformed like usual, and your *hoo-hoo* doesn't get all stretched out either!! ;)
actually, a c-section is probably safer for the baby. the only thing is, being squeezed through the birth canal helps get their lungs going. but if you are having a c-section at full term, it is safer for the baby than a vaginal birth. there is greater risk to the mother, of course. I had a c-section with my first after 32 hrs of labor, and i am scheduling a c-section with my next baby, due in february. talk to your ob about the differences. if you doctor says the baby is too big -- listen, and have a c-section. the recovery time is much worse, but well worth it to avoid risks to the baby.
No...c-sections aren't BAD, exactly, but I certainly wouldn't want to be sliced if I didn't have to be!
With that being said, sometimes situations happen where a baby can be big and it can cause issues with a vaginal birth...for instance.labor can stall/baby cannot fit through your pelvis due to size. In that case, it can stress the baby and you would go for an emergency c-section, anyway.
Tough call. I mean, I would guess you would have the right to choose if you want to attempt a vaginal delivery, but just know ahead of time that you may run into complications and need an emergency c-section, anyway.
Listen to your doctor. Ignore everyone else who thinks they know best. Your doctor said that your baby is too big for a safe vaginal birth.I would agree. A cesarian section is not dangerous for the baby...or for you. The only thing is that the recovery period after birth will be a little longer because of the stiches. Good luck and enjoy mommyhood!
HAving a C-Section is 100% ok to tell ya the truth it is easier the doing it natual BUT the healing time is longer
ITS NOT BAD AT ALL ITS EVEN BETTER FOR THE BABY LESS STESS FOR BOTH OF YOU!! I HAVE BOTH MY CHILDREN THAT WAS AND RECOVERY TIME IS A LITTLE LONGER BUT NOT BAD AT ALL GIVES YOU THE EXTRA TIME WITH YOU NEW ONE! (ONLY IF YOU WORK) 6 WEEKS COMPAIRED TO 4 WEEKS
c-sections are fine! There are a lot of people out there who are just overly conservative and idiots! If the doc says it's too big for you, it probably is. The risks to baby are not higher than regular vaginal delievery, except if emergency and they use general instead of spinal. The risks are still low and are not serious. I know two women who opted out of a c-section when the doc recommended it, and neither went well. One was a cousin and the baby got stuck and the heart rate dropped. They broke the collar bone to get the baby out. She cried for the whole month the baby was in the hospital because she felt like it was her fault. Then the other delivered the baby safely, but she tore her perinium and vaginal area so bad she had to have 2 surgeries to fix and a blood tansfusion for the blood loss. Plus she spent an extra 3 weeks in the hospital. That's not worth it to me! I had a c-section once for distress and not dilating right. I was fine, and my daughter is perfectly healthy then and still is! Oh and if you do research (which I did before with my last pregnancy) more women die in the United States every year from vaginal child birth than from c-sections. If your doctor recommends it, go with what your doctor says. If you still are not sure, ask for a second opinion from another OB doctor (even though it will probably be the same, it might make you feel better). Good Luck!
The doc is guessing at baby's size. Mine thought our 4th was about 9.5 lbs...he was 7 lbs 12 oz.
Unless you have serious problems with you health, natural delivery is best. Not induced either! Natural. With c-section your risk of infection, and/or hemorrhaging goes up.
So, has doc got a vacation planned...or afraid you'll mess up his Christmas plans?
How are you? My sister had a c-section when she had my neice and my neice and my sister are fine. The only thing that I can think of that would make people tell you to have it natural is that you will have the staples and that you may have to stay longer in the hospital.
Speaking from personal experience, I had a C-section 9 months ago when my daughter was born.
I don't think there is anything bad with having a C-section.
It is quite painful for a couple of weeks after, as opposed to natural birth and you need to be more careful not to pick up or carry anything heavy at all (not even groceries) as I was instructed by the Doctor (so as not to tear the stitches.
It does take much longer to lose the baby weight.
But on a positive note--at least you're not 'destroyed' down there--what with tearing or having to have an Episiotomy, some doctors aren't extremely skilled at sewing you back up nice and neatly, if you know what I mean.
On a plus note--there is less stress on the baby as they do not have to be squished out of the birth canal and the baby will look absolutely perfect and not splotchy, red or with a misshapen head.
In the end, whether it be regular or C-section birth, the end result is the most rewarding thing that can ever happen to you.
When you see your beautiful baby, you'll cry tears of joy and all the pain will have been worth it when you first hold that little miracle in your arms.
Good luck and congratulations.
I would go with your doctor's advice. He's the one with all the degrees and experience. If the baby is too big, it may not descend correctly and could go into distress, which would mean an emergency c-section. Or it could mean tearing, forceps, vacuum suction etc. . If your doctor thinks the baby's too big, I'd go with a planned C-section. No emergency and the baby will be safe. A little longer of a recovery for you, but when I had my daughter, I told the doctor I didn't take care of myself for 9 months for my baby to get injured or worse during delivery.
Everyone would prefer a natural delivery. I would prefer to eat chocolate instead of green beans, but there comes a point when the chocolate is no longer safe! I would trust your doctor. If not, get a second oppinion. C-sections are harder to heal from your first time around, but on your second, you become a pro! I'm sure he/she wouldn't have recommended this unless they felt it necessary. Just be prepared! Don't expect to come home and go back to normal duties. Plan for someone to stay with you for the first 2 weeks to help. Best of Luck!
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