Best OB for C-Section

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Anonymous wrote:I had used Dr. Reiter, who was a very skilled surgeon, for my first C, but I think he's retired now.

I'm curious about the stitching -- for my second C, the doctor used staples. When I expressed surprise to a friend that is a surgeon, she said staples made sense for an incision like that, and she thought it would likely heal better than stitches. I can't remember why she said that, but I'd be curious to hear what other surgeons think of that. Maybe she was just trying to make me feel better!

I had stitches with my first c/s and then staples with my second, same OB. It’s been a while now, but I think she did say staples would be better, maybe because it was #2? Visually, the second healed the same as the first, which is to say it’s barely noticeable now a few years later.

I believe that more recent studies have found that the rate of infections and complications is higher with staples and they should be avoided in all but limited circumstances. Staples vs sutures was definitely a question I asked. NVPP did a great job with both of my sections. I healed very quickly with no complications or complaints.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dr. Jackson at Reiter Hill. She is excellent. I agree that there is no reason to go out of state for a C-Section as it is common surgery....

If you want 2-3 kids you can take your chances. I'm sure there are excellent surgeons in your area. Find out who the OBGYNs would tell their family to go to for planned c sections.

Another good source is labor and delivery nurses. They see a lot and know the various reputations.