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08-04-2006, 11:39 PM
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Mommysavers Goddess
Last Online: 06-21-2008 02:15 PM
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I had an emergency c-section with #1 after 2 hours of pushing. She could not get through the birth canal and my mil (retired nurse) finally spoke up and asked if they couldn't try the vacumn, After that (with my epidural worn off OUCH), the epidural meds were back in effect and I had the c-section. The hospital for #2 did not allow Vbac, so I really didn't have a choice, unless I wanted to drive further in labor (good thing I didn't, I was 6cm after a 5min drive!). I figured if #1 wouldn't fit, then how was #2 (who was bigger)? It was a good thing I had a repeat c-section because they said my uterus was thin when they went in again.
JMO, but there is no injustice or shame in having a c-section, first or otherwise. Dr's have to consider many things when they make these descioins and reccomendations. I truly beleive that the majority of Dr's are thinking about their patients when they make the decision. It is a shame that Dr's & hospitals have to consider liabilty when making a medical descion!
On to if it was more difficult, mine was a harder recovery, but I think that it was due to a different treatment in a less progressive hospital with #2 than #1. With #2, they didn't give me pain meds through an epidural, only morphine via IV, YUCK. They didn't get me up to walk; I don't think they really cared. I swear if you get up and walk ASAP that recovery is much better.
Good luck in your descion and with the baby!!! Remember, you know your body better than anyone else.
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