C section.

I’m getting a C-section and I’m really scared. I’ve been obsessing over all the bad things that could happen. I’m so scared.

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If you don’t mind me asking, why have they booked you in for a c-section? I’m in the same boat because of breech baby but considering an ECV. Not sure what to do

I have a cervical stitch and my baby is breech. They cannot remove the stitch (which was meant to happen on Wednesday) because she’s not in the correct position so my doctor says it’s in my best interest to get a C-section.

I’m also having a c section.. very soon. I’m completely terrified as well. I think (as impossible as it is!) we have to try and focus on the statistics that “elective” c sections are very common & every woman I’ve heard from speaks of how calm & an amazing the experience was❤️

I’ve just had one, on day 4 and feeling so much better! You’ve got this mamas💖

My advice would be to try to collect colostrum now, felt so good having some as a back up when it was trickier to move on the first day or two x

I had a section yesterday and was PETRIFIED before. Honestly it went well…it wasn’t rushed and they explained everything bit by bit. We had our music playing so it felt really special! And baby is really good ❤️. He was also breech and they tried ecv 4 times before the section but he wasn’t budging!!!

I work in the NHS which made me more paranoid but honestly even though it was that last thing I wanted it really was magical xxxx ❤️ you’ve got this mamma! Agree with the colostrum too!

Don’t be afraid!
It’s not that bad, truly. I’m 1 week recovery and everything was smooth so far.

The surgery is super quick and you won't even notice the time passing. The anesthesia is super ok, what hurt me the most was the IV LOL
surgeries do have their risks but a vaginal birth has too. trust science and the medical team, they wouldn't put you at major risk if they thought something was going to happen. The worst moment is definitely waiting. Everything will be fine ❤️

okay that has put me at ease a bit. Thank youuu.

Yeah I’m also extremely traumatised when it comes to the drip.

thank you for putting my mind at ease 😩. I really don’t know how people can be so brave. I wish I was 🩷

Okayy. I’ve just started collecting

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Is this normal?

Is this little red bit on my section scar normal? It’s not oozing anything, doesn’t hurt but it’s the only bit on my scar like it so just curious! (19 days PP)
Thank you in advance! 🥰

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Anyone else felt like this?

Hi, I’m 4 months postpartum, little one sleeps through the night and is formula fed, the last week I’ve felt extremely tired and very hungry! Just wondered if anyone else has felt this way/experienced this?

Pregnant with baby 2

Hi everyone! I gave birth via emergency c section 9 months ago as my baby boy was measuring big, he pooped inside so there was risk of him inhaling it and I wasn’t progressing past 3cm to have a natural birth and now I’m currently 20 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby. I’m having a consultation on Tuesday to talk about birth options and to have any questions answered but I don’t know what to ask. I feel like it would be safer having a c section again but at the same time I don’t want a c section. Does anyone have any question ideas I could ask or any advice/stories of similar situations. Tia

Hey what are your current symptoms?

I’m 37+5

I’m pretty mobile still but anything over a hour or 2 and I’m in discomfort

Getting up from a sitting position is hard

Some of baby’s movements now are bordering on painful especially around my crotch/pelvis

I’m exhausted very easily and nap every single day

Can basically only breathe out my mouth now and I’m snoring and dribbling 😂

Standing in one leg is very painful 😂

Some waves of pain/ tightening but I regular and mild

Low period type aches

And I feel like a fire breathing dragon with this acid reflux

My nose is growing 😂

My fingers swell slightly and go numbs in my sleep so that and constant toilet breaks keep me up ( checked swelling with MW and consultant and all normal, not a worry)

I also do not want to be social in person like I’d rather everyone just be my penpal atm lol

What are your symptoms?

Planned c section

Has anyone had a planned c section and been home the same day?