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[quote=Anonymous]I had a traumatic first birth where the baby came out not breathing well and ended up in the NICU. I went back and forth for weeks on elective c section versus vaginal. doctors still recommended a vaginal delivery so I was leaning vaginal and I did EMDR with my therapist to prepare. Fast forward and baby number 2 was measuring at 99% at 36w, so the doctors changed to recommending a c section given large size. I had a scheduled c section in March and it was much easier than I thought it would be. I would recommend a c section for you and feel lucky the baby’s size made me change plans. Pros: Having it scheduled was easier with arranging care and prepping my first. Have been pretty mobile since the second day Felt more rested - no pushing all night - got a full night sleep before going in at 7:30 Procedure was fast - baby was out within about ten minutes of starting and then 40 minutes of getting stitched back up Pain was condensed to first couple days, but I was only on Motrin after the second day. With my first vaginal delivery - I had bad hemroids, second degree tear - couldn’t sit comfortably for at least three weeks NICU team is required to be in the room for delivery which made me feel a lot better after first delivery Cons: Restrictions on lifting, driving and going up stairs etc requires having a helpful partner and ideally additional support for first 1-2 weeks I was not mentally prepared as silly as this sounds at how surgical it feels. I had to get prepped in an OR with bright lights, I saw my blood in the reflection of the lights even though a big sheet was up, you’re conscious knowing you’re stomach is open, there’s a lot of people and procedures going on, etc. I think I should have mentally realized/ prepared for that. You can’t eat until you pass gas. I tried to eat jello later the same day and threw up a couple times. Gas pain was bad the second day - I had searing pain in my shoulder that felt like a heart attack and made me cry. It got better with walking so after that first feeling I started walking circles around the hospital room every couple hours. I would try moving earlier and more often. Also move, drink prune juice, take gas X .. just be very pro active the first few days [/quote]
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