First time mums who are choosing to have a C-Section, what’s making you opt for it over vaginal birth? 🤔
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I have fibroids and one is close to my birth canal so there’s a possibility I wouldn’t be able to have a natural birth anyway. That uncertainty means I’d rather just plan for a C-section rather than have it as a possible emergency procedure. I also feel a bit more in control knowing the date. Obviously the baby could come early anyway, so might all go out of the window anyway!

For me it’s my various health conditions. I have non-epileptic seizures which are triggered by fatigue/exhaustion, anxiety and stress and they just happen out of the blue as well. After the seizures I can lose the use of my legs and/or arms & they are absolutely exhausting.
I don’t want to be in a position where I can’t push because I’m unresponsive or put my baby in danger. Having an elective c-section gives me much more control, hopefully will avoid the exhaustion of going through hours of labour and it takes a lot of pressure off of me.
I know it comes with risks such as increased bleeding, internal trauma and obviously there’s the recovery time, but I’m absolutely set on having an elective c-section, I believe it’s what is best for me and baby. I don’t want to put my little boy at risk or end up having to have an emergency c-section. I’m also not one of those people that is attached to the idea of experiencing a natural birth, as long as my baby arrives safely it doesn’t matter

I had placenta previa so it was a medical necessity
Hey lovely moms! I’m 36 weeks now and I’m trying to get everything together 😂
What is ACTUALLY needed in the hospital bag? I’m sick of seeing all the social media influencers and what they bring.
I imagine clothes for a few days, unsure if i bring pads and such? Also, I plan on exclusively pumping so do I bring my breast pump with me? I see some people do, and some people don’t.
Any advice helps, thank you ♡

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I have my planned c section this week due to baby being 95th percentile and I don’t want to be induced im absolutely petrified I have never had surgery in my life, I’m also scared of the recovery but at the same time I cannot imagine being induced .
I have said if baby comes naturally before then I will try but yeah I also told family when it is and the judgemental comments have come rolling in which is making me doubt everything.
Any advice tips and tricks?

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As apart of your birth plan are you allowed to chose/opt for a C section?

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Our last name is Mordecai, I’m curious to see what yall think!
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My daughter will be 1 Christmas Day (25th) anyone else in the same situation and what you doing about birthdays?

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First time mums who are choosing to have a C-Section, what’s making you opt for it over vaginal birth? 🤔

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