Elective C Section

Is anyone thinking of having one or is defo having one?

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brave women who do this 🙌

I’m had two previous emergency C-section. So will have a elective section in December. As that is what my midwife has recommended for me. Very nervous about an elective though as haven’t had one before only ever been a emergency 🙈

I've had one emergency and one elective and having another elective this time. My elective was by far my best birth after a natural/forceps with baby number one and then emergency with number 2. So relaxed, I knew when it was coming (to a degree as this can change!) recovered really well x

I’ve had one emergency c-section and if my baby is in the same position as the last time or worse I’m 100% getting an elective c-section.

I'm going to for my jan baby

I’m going to opt for an elective c section as I’m having twins and don’t want to chance baby b moving and having to go through vaginal birth on baby a and then potentially an emergency c section on baby b if she moves during labour!

I had an elective with my first last July and will be having another this December with my second xx honestly made me feel so much more in control knowing what day it would be and how it would happen and it was an amazing experience and easy recovery x

I'm booked for my elective section on Monday. Rather nervous x

I’m having an elective at the end of November (edd 3/12) due to a high chance of me struggling to progress in labour and needing an emergency section. I’ve surrounded myself with people’s positive stories and experiences and although nervous, feel really confident I’m making the right decision x

I'm not planning one but will happily have one if needed. And fully support anyone who chooses to have one for whatever reason!
Only not choosing one myself because I want to be able to drive.

I’m having one and am booked in for Monday 4th December x

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Anyone else up feeding their Bebe?

As above. Trying so hard to keep my eyes open

Is this normal??

I’m 29 weeks pregnant and having really aching legs and they’re all lumpy and swollen. Above the knee and behind the knee . Should I be worried ? My legs have never looked like this up until a few days ago. ??

Induction experience

I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

I then had my first dose of the gel and definitely noticed a difference, I started experiencing period like cramps almost immediately however they were light and manageable. After 6 hours I had another cervix check and although my cervix was soft it was still only 1cm and was only open at the front. I had another dose of the gel and felt an increase in pressure and more intense cramping where I now required pain relief (codeine). After another 6 hours I had another cervix check and I had now dilated to 2-3cm however was still quite difficult to get all the way through so a third gel was recommended which I agreed to.

Almost immediately I noticed the difference and was in considerable pain, I had paracetamol and codeine however the contractions had now become intense and a lot closer together (around 3 minutes apart). After a couple of hours I had my last cervix check and was 4cm and taken down to the Labour ward to have my waters broken and an epidural.

I had been in my room for approx 20minutes when my waters broke by themselves and I was now 10cm and actively pushing…. There was no time for the epidural and my beautiful girl arrived into the world within 2 minutes of pushing.

All in all I would say the cramps/contractions were manageable up until the third gel where it became pretty unbearable however it was for a very short time a gas and air helped take the edge off. The worst part about any of it was actually the later cervix checks where after stimulating the cervix my contractions were at their most painful.

If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Anyone else experiencing this?

Gave birth (vagina) 5 days ago and yesterday morning and this morning getting lot of pain in my right bottom side and lower back

Exercise 6 weeks after c section

What movement did people start to introduce? I won’t do anything too vigorous until I’ve seen the pelvic physio as I don’t want to compromise anything that may have been extremely weakened through pregnancy! But just wondering what types of classes/movement people started off with?

Doctors appt horror stories

I got peed on at my one month olds doctors appointment and I wanted to see if others had similar experiences. It was just hilarious but also like whyyyy! Also jeez those doctors seem to be so rough when they’re pressing on the baby’s stomach and just moving them around checking their muscles and stuff.