Choosing for C-section

mom2tripp wrote: I had to have a C-section with Tripp because he was breech but what do you guys think about women opting for C-section just because they want to, my doctor gives this option---is it crazy and dangerous or should doctors be giving the option?

MomToMany replied: Choosing a C-section when there's no valid reason for it is wrong. I've never had one, which is the way I want it. I guess I can't grasp why anyone would choose to have one . I'd much rather go through labor & delivery than be sliced open.

ammommy replied: I did for the second c-section (the first wasn't planned). I didn't realize that docs could do a csection "just because" with the first pregnancy. I thought there had to be a medical reason.

Jamielou replied:
Thats what i thaught i didnt know you could do that your first pregnancy...But i have had two myself but the first one was emergency (she was too big for me to have) and the second i opted for one because the docs. told me she would be 9 lbs or more so i thaght it would be safer for me and her... (she ended up only being 7lbs) so i was a little disappointed that i didnt even try...

5littleladies replied: I can understand opting for a c-section if you have already had one for emergency reasons, but I would never just choose to have one instead of going natural. Surgery is surgery no matter what the reason and I'll avoid it at all costs.

JAYMESMOM replied: If you had a c-section the first time it is customary to ask if you want one for the second. There are doctors which will let you elect to have a c-section with the first one for medical reasons. I think that is a little absurd if there are no complications. But from someone who after 31 hours of labor ended up with a c-section - I don't honestly know that I would want to try a vaginal delivry with the second one out of fear that all that time would be invested again and end up in a c-section.

I would recommend talking with your spouse and doctor about the benefits/risks of having a c-section or vaginal delivery the second time. Also you need to make sure that you were double stitched with your first c-section or you may not be eligible for a vaginal the second time around. That is what a lot of women don't know and if they weren't then during the pushing of vaginal labor their uterus could rupture.

Don't want to scare you just want to make sure you are informed before you make any decision.

~KARA~ replied: I think that c sections should only be done in for medical reasons.

I have never had one and only plan on it if soemthing goes wrong!!

My cousin had one just cause she didnt want to go through the pain of labor and delivery. Thats what I call the chicken way out!

coasterqueen replied:
I didn't know that about the double stitching. I wasn't double stitched and had a VBAC with Megan. BTW, I know what you mean about feelings of second birth after such a long one the first time. Kylie was a 30 hour labor before I had to go for c-section. But I wanted to experience a vaginal birth so badly that I was willing to go as many hours as I had to with Megan to get it. She was a 20 hour labor before giving birth but I did get my VBAC.

As far as choosing c-section. I don't know why someone would chose one except I hear convenience is a common reason people choose them.

lisar replied: Here where I am in florida I go to North Florida OBGYN and they dont give you the option. I am having one cause I had to with the first one I didnt have a choice. She was breech and lots of other reasons. But now with the second they told me I had to have one cause of the way I was cut with the first. But I dont know if I would choose to have one.

Lisa

raysnroof replied: If the hospital staff tells you that you have no choice, the truth is that they are not being honest. The patient bill of rights says you may never be forced to undergo any procedure you do not want.
Please go to the International C-section Awareness Network to find out more information and get the support you need. Whether you are considering a repeat c-section or have never had a birth before and just want to have all the information ahead of time, this organization's goal is to help you make informaed choices and know ALL your options. www.ican-online.org

Sharon in KS

moped replied: In Alberta they give you the option right away to say if you want a natural or a c-section. I am not sure my thoughts on it, it has to cost the health system a whole lot more than a natural delivery, but I also had a c-section cause he lost his heartbeat numerous time when I was in labour, so after 10 hours they said he was coming out - I think it is different if they make the decision for you - I don't think I would have opted for that myself - I really wanted to try myself, but he was not doing well and I had meconium as well, so they was poison too............tough call on that one!

A&A'smommy replied: I think its stupid JMHO I would have NEVER chosen a c-section no matter how much I wanted her to be here I HAD to have a c-section because of her heartbeat. That is MAJOR surgery!!!

uwishucudfly replied: I think that there should only be a C-Section in case of an emergency....just because I think that if you don't NEED surgery....don't get it! It is major surgery, and I think natural is the best way.

KatJo replied: On my first ob visit I expressed concern about tearing again. My ds was born 3 years ago and i had a 3rd degree tear. She said that if it were a 4th degree tear that they would recommend a c-section. But then she said that I could elect to have a c-section if I choose too. Wow, I was shocked. I dont know how insurance would cover that expense if I did. To be honest the thought did seem convenient for a little bit, but there was no way I could feel good about that decision. It just seems selfish! But I must be honest and say I did entertain the thought for a little bit!

Kathy
edd: 9/11/05

mckayleesmom replied: I think its a womans personal decision to choose what way she wants to have her child. Its nobodys business in my opinion. Its her body. Nobody should be able to say what is right and wrong for a person to do.

With Mckaylee...I had an emergency c-section...she was breach and her heartbeat was dropping.

With Russell...I CHOSE to have a c-section for many reasons.....1. I needed someone to be there for Mckaylee when he was born (that would mean flying in my sister a couple days before)..2..My husband had to put in for leave to be there for the birth and 2 weeks after...the army doesn't like it when you have emergencys...we have learned that much.

Did I feel I missed out on the birthing process...No...I just chose to have him a different way. I never had any bad feelings about either of my babies way into life.

luvbug00 replied: I am personally to scared to have one. I think it totally depends on the circumstances of the baby and mom. No matter the choise as long as baby is healthy right?

Insanemomof3 replied: Tristan was breech so I had to have a c-section. The hospital here will not allow vbacs (small town) just in case of complications. I could have gone to another city (30 mins away) to attempt a vbac but I opted for a c-section with Demetrius. We had it planned.

Of course, Demetri came early so I HAD to have the c-section anyway, but still I chose to have one.

I also feel that it is the person's choice whether or not to have a c-section.

Lu'sMom replied: I recently read a good book that, among other things, explains the pros and cons (mostly cons) of choosing a c-section when you don't need one for medical reasons. The book is called "What If I Have a C-Section?" by Rita Rubin, and it also contains a lot of good advice for women who hope not to have a c-section.