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personally I would never "elect" to have a c section if I could deliver naturally. Although the idea of delivering naturally terrifies me too  I do know a lot of people in alberta that have spouses that work out on the rigs etc. and are away from home for long periods of time and they choose to have a c section so that they know their husbands will be there for the birth...
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P.S-- My incision looks like a paper cut, literally... a paper cut!
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| I've never given birth, so I can't say one way or the other is better. However, my mom told me that the body does the work and it a natural process. She had the epidural for the first birth b/c of complications, but with me she didn't have any drugs. As for the women who say they are too small, my mom is 5' 2" and she was about 110 lbs and has a small frame, but she got her babies out naturally. Just b/c you are small that doesn't mean you can't naturally deliver a baby. There are some small women out there with some good hips on them.
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| Sofa - that's absolutely true. But sometimes a big baby simply won't pass through a small woman's pelvis as well. It entirely depends on the baby and the woman. What works for one woman won't necessarily work for another woman.
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| I gave birth vaginally, and I hope to do it again with this one that's currently in my belly, although, because I have so much pelvic pain this time around, my doctor warned me that a c section might be necessary...he wasn't pushing me into it, just letting me know that it might happen...he is well aware that I don't want that at all. Giving birth to my son, while one of the most painful experiences of my life was also one of the most memorable, amazing experiences of my life. I wouldn't trade that experience for the world...your body just sort of takes over, and the entire experience of labour was such a...I don't know how to explain...a bonding experience for my husband and I...if that makes sense. I feel like giving birth was probably the best thing I ever did in my life...even though, technically, I didn't have a choice - my body took over, you know? I didn't have an epidural - the dude got called away just as he was about to stick me with the needle, and he never came back, except after my guy was born, to tell me he was sorry for not coming back - anyway...I did have an episiotomy, and yet, I healed fast...I was up and around the very next day...that night even...to be honest, i got sick of everyone telling me to lay down! So, yes, labour is painful, and yes, I was scared of the labour beforehand, but when it comes, it comes, and you...you just do it, because you don't have a choice really! Honestly, I do not want a c section with this baby...no way, no how. But, at the same time, I do think c sections are necessary when either the mother or baby's life could be in jeopardy...I don't so much believe in them just so that someone can plan their baby's birthday or not have to go through labour.
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| I ended up having to have a c-section after 15 hours of labor and 2 and a half hours of pushing. Anthony was posterior and his head was flexed and would not come through. The dr said had he been facing the right way I could have delivered no problem. I am not sure if I would have preferred a vaginal delivery, but I do know at the time when they told me I needed a cesarean I was petrified. I recovered fairly quickly and was up out of bed in about 12 hours although it was very painful as I was scared to take anything for the pain because I thought they might make me disoriented and I didnt want to be high trying to care for my baby......I had never been on pain killers or in the hospital for anything, so didnt know what to expect from them. There were a couple of nights I sent Anthony to the nursery so I could take T3's and get some sleep, but that was it. Now, when all is said and done, I am glad I had a section as all I have is a very thin scar that you wouldnt even notice if you didnt know it was there. It was tough not being able to lift anything heavier than baby for 6 weeks though and I still cannot go to the gym for another 3 weeks.
Was ldeitz.....now lstashko...but you can call me Lisa Married May 12, 2007!! Welcomed baby Anthony to the world April 22nd, 2008!!
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ChantalC (7/4/2008)
Sofa - that's absolutely true. But sometimes a big baby simply won't pass through a small woman's pelvis as well. It entirely depends on the baby and the woman. What works for one woman won't necessarily work for another woman.
True. I'm 5'9", 140 pounds, and have wide hips. Who would have thought that I had a small pelvic opening?
Chris
Toby Killian arrived May 25th, 2008
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