Planned c section

I’ve had 3 sections. First two were traumatic emergencies that still make me cry when I think of them. But my third one was planned and it was BEAUTIFUL. I had completely given up on positive birth experiences until that day. It was peaceful, calm, joyful - and the recovery was 10000% easier than the first two. I would do it again a hundred times.
Don’t be scared 💕

I have csections with my first two kids. It was great. My first came on the schedule date. Went great was born in 22 minutes. The only thing that was painful was them pushing on my stomach afterwards it hurts so bad. My second had a scheduled C-section with him as well, but he decided to break my water 3 weeks early. But everything went smoothly. He was born in 14 minutes. It was definitely easier with my second than my first cause I knew what to expect. And with my first my husband was sick so he couldn’t stay with me when we had our oldest. But he stayed with me until the second to last day with my youngest and then went home with our oldest. All my C-section are planned due to my kids being breech until I have them and due to the shape of my uterus. So with my daughter I’m pregnant with now I will most likely have a C-section with her as well unless somehow magically she decides to be head down. The only downside is she is due around the time it’s my seconds birthday.

I had an emergency c section but it wasn’t a terrible experience the worst part is the epidural into the back but that’s also a personal preference with me I hate needles 😂 after that everything just goes numb and warm and honestly time flies by once baby is out. I was in there for about an hour but it felt like 5 minutes

Had my elective c-section on 5th March. It was the most positive experience, I would gladly do it all over again.

Do you need to have a medical reason to choose a C-section or can anyone have one?

First pregnancy I decided to have a planned C section, it was such an amazing experience and the best decision I could have made.
It wasn’t rushed, I walked to the theatre, the epidural took some time but the only uncomfortable part about it was having to lean so far forward with such a big bump in the way, other than that I didn’t really feel much. The anaesthetist played music on his iPhone for me as I forgot mine, chatted to me and made sure I felt okay, the surgeons were discussing some plans they had for that evening that actually made me feel so much more at ease knowing that they were relaxed. Then once my little boy was born I got to hold him almost immediately, some of the nurses took some lovely pictures and I recovered really quickly too.
I did have a moment when my blood pressure dropped and I suddenly felt sick, the anaesthetist was so good, he noticed this immediately and gave me something to bring it back up.
Honestly couldn’t hope for a better experience! 🩵🩵

i had a planned c section and it was the best!!! such a beautiful experience and so much more calm than i ever expected 🫶🏼 took more time stitching me up than it did to meet my daughter 😂💗 some people say they feel pressure which i was nervous about but i genuinely didn’t feel a thing xx

I had my c section almost a week ago! It was planned and then turned into a cat 3 so a little more rushed but not emergency. It was the best experience. So calm and the team do everything to make you feel at ease. I’d been in the theatre maybe 15 mins before I had my baby in my arms 💓 I’m almost a week into recovery, still a little bit sore and bruised but have been into town this morning for coffee and a small stroll and feeling pretty good 😊 hope you have a great experience, I’m sure you will x

Honestly, my elective c section was a lovely experience. Calm, had my own music, the team took pictures and kept me as mellow as possible.
The recovery was also manageable as long as you keep up with your medication.

Take your cumin and anise with you and be patient it will pass❤️❤️inshala

@Jodie after the c section gases inside the abdomin build up and it feels like knifes staping cumin and anise make it waaay easier to handle
I am not sure what it is called but here is its picture
Fill it with 2 full table spoons of anise and cumin and if you are breastfeeding add some fungreek seeds you can add milk as well and its perfect may allah ease the night on you🌹🌹🌹

They do c-sections because they consider them “safer” I bled more than I should but it wasn’t life threatening. Just had to take iron after to recoup my losses. Prayers for a smooth delivery.

I had an emergency C-section, but was told that the elective ones are way easier. The epidural was nothing. I barely felt anything. The only thing I felt a little bit was the numbing needle first and I am so scared of needles. They gave me the laughing gas while I was getting it and it honestly was way easier than getting the IV you’re gonna do just fine. I didn’t feel anything from the epidural after my back didn’t bother me. I had pain from the surgery obviously but mine was emergency so they say that one’s a lot harder than the elective good luck you’re gonna do just fine. I’ll be thinking of you.💙💜🩵🩵 trust me it’s gonna be over before you know it☺️

I opted for a planned c for my second baby a few weeks ago and it was the most amazing experience, so calm and in control. My first baby was an awful delivery and I requested a c section but they wouldn’t allow it, thankfully things have changed in 5 years! You will have an amazing experience ❤️ I would do it again and again!

I had a planned c section as my baby was breech and honestly it was such a calm experience. I had my own playlist on so I could concentrate on the songs playing. It was way calmer than I had worked up in my head.

I was really fortunate that my sister was my midwife for the day so she was there to look after my little boy when he arrived. The other midwife on shift came in too and filmed the whole thing so we have a lovely video of his birth. Was a magical experience ✨️

Thank you all - I feel weirdly excited about it now!