My first ob/gyn appt. today!

[pat]

Well I've never had a c/section, and am 11 years out of practice as a nurse, but as a high risk labor and delivery nurse, I was either scrub nurse, circulating nurse or recovery nurse, for **hundreds** of c/sections over my career(we all had to rotate from the floor to functioning in the operating room - we had 3 delivery rooms on the unit, all of which could be used for c/sections), or as the recovery room nurse (and later, also rotated to a triage/anterpartum unit where patients needing close care more than could be provided on the antepartum floor, would stay..we had a little 3 bed "intensive" antepartum area).

If I can answer any questions from that aspect, please pm me.

It is because I cared for so many high risk patients (my hospital was across the street from a regional Perinatal Center and we took in high risk patient transfers from 17 counties) that I expressed my strong wish that you trust your specialist. I saw so much in my 13 year career.

 

[juliekit]

Congrats on the baby!

Sorry about the c-section, I know you must be feeling bummed. I am also pregnant, my first child was a natural birth, but with these two my odds of a c-section are big.

I was so upset at the thought of having a c-section, but ive come to accept it. To me, it doesnt matter how my children come into this world, im considered high risk also, and with all the things that could happen during pregnancy i'll be happy just to have them out and healthy.

 

[wookie130]

As a woman with step-children, and never having the opportunity to deliver children of my own, I honestly can't relate to this whole c-section vs. natural childbirth thing.

All I can tell you from the information you've provided, is that it may be safer for all parties to really decide on a c-section in the long run. Better for the baby, and better for you. And your pregnancy sounds delicate enough where I would not be taking any chances, and I would DEFINITELY be following doctor's orders verbatim.

You take care of yourself, and stay strong. You want to be in the best shape possible when baby finally arrives...new motherhood is exhausting enough for most people, I imagine...

 

[ericanicole]

Wow Sarah...looks like you have a lot on your mind these days.
Having a high-risk pregnancy is no walk in the park. But I bet your one strong lady. You have my prayers and strength. You know us pregnant women need to stay together

Csections are not the end of the world. And I am glad your coming around to the idea of having one. To often I see the results of a stress full labor on a baby and sometimes it can take a little bit for the baby to recover from it. If a section is advised...go for it. Your totally not out of having to do any work but safety is an issue. I already told my doctor that if my heart rate rises or babys increases/decreses throw me in to the OR for a section and dont waste my energy or babys on waiting to my cervix to thin.

Take care of yourself and dont worry so much. I am sure the both of you will remain healthy during this pregnancy!