How ameniable were they to allowing you to have an ELCS? I've had an emergency and an elective c section, both due to failed inductions. Delivering your baby usually takes between five and 10 minutes and this is when you feel the tugging. Your catheter will usually be removed around 12 to 18 hours after your c-section and youll be encouraged to get up on your feet and move around. I was just wondering if anyone reading this has had a positive general anaesthetic c-section experience or any advice to help. I've spoken with my consultant today about an elective section - for my own . Deciding whether or not to have an elective c-section is something you will discuss in detail with your midwife and consultant. In 2016, nearly 32 percent of all births in the United States were cesarean deliveries, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. I know that a few of my friends from ante natal who had vaginal births had a much worse recovery than I did (ouch). Once the dressing has been removed, it is important to keep the area clean and dry. Usually, women receive ibuprofen, Tylenol, or even narcotics for the first 3-7 days. Your doctor or midwife can explain the benefits and risks of both options to help you decide. Hi Jilly, No I also didn't take Arnica or use a belt. VAT no 918 5617 01, H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898), Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website, we never allow this to influence product selections -. I havea mid-wife appointment on Friday and hoping they will be able to give me a few answers. Various midwives and GPs were mildly obstructive - saying "oh, you don't want that" or just simply staring at the wall until I finished speaking and then changing the subject. Because a C-section is a surgery, more pain medications are usually needed during recovery. I really didn't find healing a problem at all. If you were to have a section it is important to remember that it would be major abdominal surgery, you are likely to still have the Symphisis pubis pain following your delivery for sometime whilst all the hormones adjust back to the pre-pregnancy state. A caesarean birth, or c-section, is an operation. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. You can be quite specific about it best wishes xx. Go through all the pros & cons of both general & epidural with him & then make your final decision. Out of interest did any of you take Arnica tablets? Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Louise says: This is perfectly normal and, just like with a vaginal delivery, will stop after a couple of weeks. I must admit, I tend to agree. First baby- elective c-section? I had my c-section 4th December which was aThursday at 3:45pm, I was up walking Friday morning and homeSaturday afternoon. The baby was 6lb 13oz at 37 weeks so would of been about 9lb at birth. You shouldn't feel any pain, however you will feel a tugging or pulling sensation and some women say it feels like someone washing up in your tummy. This encourages your uterus to contract and reduces the risk of heavy bleeding. In most cases, this will be a single cut between 10cm and 20cm in length. She says: Having some pre-prepared meals in your freezer can be a life saver as can having friends and family on standby to give a hand or run some errands.. Has anyone had an Elective C Section after traumatic natural birth??? You may also be given something to eat and drink. I sthis your first baby ?? It has really helped me. Id do it again in a heartbeat. Remember that a caesarean section is major abdominal surgery so it is important not to push yourself too hard and to allow yourself time to rest and heal. May 4, 2022 at 4:14 AM. You will probably be offered painkillers at this point and if you want to breastfeed your baby, youll be given support to do so. My biggest problem was exhaustion. I was in love with her from even before then. Physio didnt work and I too was terrified of natural birth. ANYONE HAD AN ELECTIVE C-SECTION AND GROUP B STREP??? Ellis says: Rest and recovery are vital, so I would recommend asking for some help in the first few days and weeks after surgery. Lower risk of the baby being deprived of oxygen during delivery. My third pregnancy was by far the worst. Many women suffer a cesarean due to medical pathologies, and the complications resulting from this pathology - not from surgery - are more often the cause of death. I pushed 3 hours. In total, your elective c-section is likely to take between 40 and 50 minutes. Does anyoneknow why planned c-sections aren't an option asa preventive? The stitches will usually be dissolvable and will disappear themselves after a few days. You may need some extra monitoring during the labour if you choose to have a VBAC but your doctors and midwifes will advise on the safest option for you and your baby. I hadmy baby lying next to me, less than 30 minutesafter I was out of theatre. I wanted a scheduled C-section on "maternal request," meaning I wanted the procedure even though the doctor found no medical reason not to plan for vaginal birth. Not sure. Our BABY development emails are just what you need, When was/is elective c section if low lying placenta. And perhaps if your waters had already broken before the EMCS that could have had an impact on transmitting the infection. Having a look at the risks of Strep B and the risks of a C-section, I can't seem to find any conclusive evidence as to why a C-section should not be used as a preventative. You may hear a suction-type noise but this is nothing to worry about. This time around I am hoping for an ELCS but for the fact that I failed to progress in labour not for the GBS. k when dh holding her, weighing etc. Theres no need to feel disapointed, as it's not your choice, it's medically necessary. I'd had her in my tummy for 9 months, and it was quite nice for him to have that special time. I am 30 wks pregnant, live in midlands area and I have spd, I am practically housebound, been given crutches. I have my consultant appointment on Wednesday so I am going to push for c section, everyone I have spoken to thinks it is for the best. 17/04/2023 20:17, To be fair I had a lot of help so didn't have to do most things before I was very comfortable. As it was an emergency C, I couldn't have prepared for it, and afterwards I was too busy!! surely its my choice, Im not putting my baby at risk at all, and I have researched that yes although I may have an easy birth due to spd and ligaments stretching it could be the complete opposite and end up having emergency c section or even worse have long term pelvic damage! Thing is, a c-section is major surgery. Hello!! Id suggest going for a gentle walk every day with progressively longer distances to help recovery and get some fresh air. This is a type of surgery in which a baby is delivered through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus. In a caesarean birth, c-section, or caesarean section, the surgeon will deliver your baby through a cut in your stomach and uterus (womb). Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here), www.verywellfamily.com/planned-c-section-deemed-safe-for-low-risk-pregnancies-5185540. | Mumsnet Active I started Saved Last day Last hour Advanced Search Talk > Pregnancy Watch thread Flip Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet Pregnancy Newsletters. Your birth partner will usually sit next to you to give you moral support and an anaesthetist will be there to keep an eye on you throughout the procedure. I wanted my baby to be passed to my husband (top off) if all was well with her for skin to skin asap and whilst I woke up, baby to have vit. i understand why he has recommended a GA but I am upset that I will miss out on seeing our baby until I come round. I am petrified now because I dont think there has been much research done on spd and labour, and whilst some women manage a normal delivery, others end up splitting their pelvis and have long term problems. "C-section" is the commonly used shorthand for cesarean section, also known as cesarean delivery. My little chunk was very low! If you are expecting twins, you may be asked to consider a planned caesarean, especially if the babies share a placenta or one of them is in a tricky position for birth. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Elective C-section benefits Having a planned date Not having to experience labor contractions Longer hospital stay, which means more support in the hospital Avoiding vaginal tearing or trauma Quick birth process Elective C-Section risks Invasive surgery Possibly a longer recovery period If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. You will normally be asked to fast overnight the day before your procedure as you shouldnt eat anything for at least six to eight hours before surgery. "I decided to proceed with an elective C-section as the birth of my first daughter resulted in an emergency C-section due to labour not progressing." Reflecting on both, she spoke highly of the supportive team of medical professionals that made her birth all the better. Also didn'tlike the idea of feeling the pulling and tugging. So I'm not sure that having a section will necessarily remove the risks of infection. 25/04/2023 15:51. gosh my grammar is awful in the above! Don't worry about baby latching, cause baby will latch fine. but good you're being positive about it and making the best of the situation. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Would do the same again. [2011, amended 2021], 1.2.26If a woman requests a caesarean birth, discuss the overall benefits and risks of caesarean birth compared with vaginal birth (see the section on planning mode of birth) and record that this discussion has taken place. You will usually be told to avoid driving and heavy lifting for at least six weeks. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Everything I have read says that it shouldn't, but I am yet to come across a satifying rationale. The vast majority of elective c-sections are performed under local anaesthetic so you will be awake throughout the procedure. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I want to do what is best by the baby, and am struggling to find answers (well at least the ones I want to hear). I know it will be the same for you, and your husband will feel very special to have that honour to hold her first. Seems to me the risk of strep B falls squarely on the baby, whereas most of . think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. I dont think so, I had an emergency c-section while I was in the middle of pushing. You can also consider Calow & Bassetlaw as they have good maternity care but just as part of the main hospital. You need to advocate for exactly what you want. So 3 hours later, I was sitting up, she was bought into me, and I put her straight on my breast and she fed straight away, latching on with no problems. (Any pain medications prescribed would still be safe for breastfeeding .) They can be considered last options even. I had severe SPD and ended up in a wheelchair. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Baby being in a breech or transverse position, which could make a vaginal birth more difficult and issues with the placenta, including having a low-lying placenta, which may be blocking the babys way out. A few days before the date of your c-section, you will be asked to go into the hospital to be assessed. | Mumsnet Talk Active I'm on I started I'm watching Saved Last day Last hour Advanced Search Talk > Pregnancy Watch thread Flip Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet Pregnancy Newsletters. First baby- elective c-section? Anyway, in the end they referred me to an obs and gynae psychologist who agreed to endorse my request within 5 mins of the appointment starting, and the actual consultant just shrugged and said "your body, your choice" when I'd gone in all prepped for a debate My midwife is going to refer me to a consultant to discuss birth options. Pregnancy Follow topic 04/04/2023 22:47. I looked up all the NICE guidelines and wrote a letter to my consultant on the reasons why I wanted one and quoted these guidelines. Ask to speak to a different consultant; they cant actually refuse you. Everything I have read says that it shouldn't, but I am yet to come across a satifying rationale. Seems to me the risk of strep B falls squarely on the baby, whereas most of the risk of c-section falls on the mother.