Did you choose to have a c-section?

Hi everyone, I am wondering if any of you chose to have a c-section, even if you could have had a vaginal birth. I am absolutely PETRIFIED at the thought of going through labor and a vaginal delivery, and feel like I just want to have a c-section no matter what, but then I wonder if I am nuts to voluntarily choose to have a major surgery. I know that with twins I may not have the choice depending on their position and may have to have a c-section, but I don't know what I am going to do if my doctor says I can try a vaginal delivery. I am also terrified of having one baby vaginally and then needed a c-section for the second. I know that is not common but oh my word, the thought of having to go through both makes me want to pass out.

So did anybody choose to have a c-section even if you could have had a vaginal delivery. Why did you choose that and are you glad you did? Am I crazy for kind of just wanting a c-section? Thanks in advance!

 

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I did not choose to have a c-section, but my Twin A was breech. I did not want the major surgery, BUT the vaginal birth route scrared me too. I got my chance for a vaginal birth with my 2nd pregnancy and I would do that again in a heartbeat! My c-section went great too... but recovery afterwards was a lot better with my vaginal delivery. GOod luck with your decision. You are right.. the choice may be made for you.

 

Your fears are completely normal! I had the same feelings, not wanting a "double Delivery." I didn't chose to have a C-section. My dream was to have a vaginal birth. I did with my DS and the recovery was a breeze. With the twins, they were born at 33.4 wks. An ultrasound was done while I was contracting and both heads were down. I made it all the way to 7cm dialted in 4 hrs. My doctor decided to go with a C-section due to their prematurtiy and I had 3rd phase swelling from my waist down. They were afraid my organs were going to fail because my circulation was so poor. It was very scary, I was wheeled away for an Emergency Csection. I am happy we did it that way though because my fear of "double delivery" would have most likely come true. My little Boy Baby B had flipped was was delivered breech! My dr. said he would have had to perform a csection for him after delivering my girl Baby A first, because he was way up in the top of my uterus. He had to go "fishing" for him.

 

My ob doesn't do VBAC's so I had to have a c section. My boys ended up both being breech so regardless of whether or not I could do a VBAC, they were bound to be c section babies. It would not have been my choice, though. My c section recoveries were fine (no complications), but I'm sure it's less painful to recover from a vaginal delivery. Plus, I really would have loved to have had experience of pushing and being more involved in the birth. That's not to say that I regret how any of my children were born because to me it doesn't matter so much how they get here just that they get here safely. Anyway, good luck with whatever you decide to do (though really the decision is up to those little babies of yours! )

 

I am choosing a c-section, i don't want to risk having one go out vaginally and the other having to do a c-section anyway and then have double recovery! I personally have no dreams of having a vaginal birth, it sounds horrifying, actually! So I'm totally fine with a c-section!

 

I am going to try to avoid a c-section. I loved my vaginal birth, of course it was a singelton, but I was walking around my apartment complex as soon as I got home!

 

:hug: I think it's totally normal to be fearful of a vaginal delivery... at least it was for me. :unsure: I was so scared about having a vaginal delivery. I did have a c/s because of the positioning of the babies. You can do it (if it comes to it). :hug:

 

I did not choose my csection, but I wasnt against it either. My first two children were vaginal deliveries, so I satisfied my desire to have a somewhat-natural child birth. (I had epidurals with both, so I dont consider that natural.. i could have done natural w/ my daughter if the DR didnt give me pitocin-a whole other story)

I also had the fear of having a double delivery/recovery and I really didnt want that, so when they said they were going to schedule a section, I was ok with it. My recovery was obviously a little harder than the vaginal, but it really wasnt THAT bad. I got up and walked down to nursery every day at least twice, but just moved slow. Everyone was pretty suprised that I was up and around so much but I knew I had two other children at home that needed me and I would have to take care of them as soon as I got released, so I couldnt really 'make the most' of the fact that I did have a major surgery.

Good luck, and I dont know whether or not you can actually make the decision yourself to have the csection if the babies are head down. I think most DRs like to try to have a vaginal delivery if its possible.

 

I pretty much demanded a c section. I was scared too of doing both and didn't even go to a birthing class. My boys were being watched for Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (don't look it up online, PM me if you have ?'s about it first) and although they hadn't developed it, I told the drs that I didn't want to risk having a vaginal birth since the first baby out could push excess blood into the other babies heart. Mind you, this only happens with TTTS babies (from what I read online) and they MUST share a placenta for TTTS to occur. My baby a was ready to come out and baby b was breech. No one gave me any trouble about having a c section.

Okay, I hope this didn't make you more worried!

 

Up until the day I was admitted in the hospital when my water broke, we though we were going to have a c-section (1st because of placenta previa then because of the positions of the girls). When my ob did an ultrasound in my room that same day she told me that they were actually in positions for me to do vaginal and gave me the choice of what I wanted to do. I picked vaginal and although we had some very uncommon type complications, I'm very happy I did a vaginal because of the recovery differences.

 

I was soooo in the same boat as you - the idea of a vaginal birth scares the heck out of me BUT after ages of thinking about it I've decided that whatever happens happens.
Both have their advantages in my head - a vaginal birth means that they are in there for as long as possible and so are at less risk of anything related to being premature (or at least less at risk), my body is ready for them to arrive and hopefully my milk will come in quicker and I can have an epidural but I'm still really worried about freaking out majorly when it starts and not having any control as I'm in my midwife and doctors hands.
On the other end of the spectrum a c-section is quicker, less stressful at the time, you know when it's going to happen so my parents can travel up and not miss anything, and I don't have to deliver anything BUT the recovery could be a lot worse especially as I'll have to look after two babies but with a vaginal birth i'll still be exhausted but recovery is quicker.
In my head I'd like to be in labour for a maximum of 12 hours and if they're still not here then go with a c-section - that way (in my head) my body will be geared up for their arrival, I'll have experienced the magical experience of labour that everyone keeps on telling me about, and I'll be mentally ready for either to happen. Whether my master plan will be accepted by my consultant is another question.
I went to a twin labour class and it freaked me out, but at the end of the day I want whatever is best for my babies... and final word... epidural epidural epidural!!!!!!!!

 

I have already chose this time around TO have the csection. With my 1st set I was going to attempt a vag. delivery but my twin A was transverse. This time since I will be stretching my uterus beyond belief for a second time I have already decided on the csection as to not risk uterine rupture. And wouldnt you know it so far Baby A is head down and Baby B is head up! LOL But that could still change. Ask your doctor and tell him/her what you are comfortable with and what you are not and then make an informed decision with them.

 

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I'm very happy I did a vaginal because of the recovery differences.



I had opposite recoveries... with my vag delivery of a singleton I tore to a level 4 and had hell recovering (and also went straight from the baby blues to PPD, dont know if thereis a connection or not)... my csection was a breeze and I felt about 10 times better when I got home.. oh and I was so happy I couldnt stand myself...not a single sign of PPD that time. Hoping for the 2nd senario again!!

 

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Hi everyone, I am wondering if any of you chose to have a c-section, even if you could have had a vaginal birth. I am absolutely PETRIFIED at the thought of going through labor and a vaginal delivery, and feel like I just want to have a c-section no matter what, but then I wonder if I am nuts to voluntarily choose to have a major surgery. I know that with twins I may not have the choice depending on their position and may have to have a c-section, but I don't know what I am going to do if my doctor says I can try a vaginal delivery. I am also terrified of having one baby vaginally and then needed a c-section for the second. I know that is not common but oh my word, the thought of having to go through both makes me want to pass out.

So did anybody choose to have a c-section even if you could have had a vaginal delivery. Why did you choose that and are you glad you did? Am I crazy for kind of just wanting a c-section? Thanks in advance!


I'm in the same limbo! I delivered my daughters vaginally & w/out any meds---not claiming to be a hero, they just came too quickly for any type of epi or relief meds. They were not twins---and are 3 years apart in age. However, this time around the idea of delivering twins scares the crap out of me. My 2nd daughter was a hard birthing experience and I can't imagine going through that again--I was really sore & recovery took longer than my 1st daughter. So, recovery time from a vaginal delivery isn't always a breeze. I keep asking my OB for some guidance, and she encourages me to try for natural, even if only one baby is head down & the other is breech. That could leave the possibility of one vaginal birth & then needing a C-section--rare, but can happen. I'm so ready to just say I want a C-section no matter what. I'm just not sure if that is the right decision either. A vaginal birth could go very well & I wouldn't need the extra recovery time. Honestly, I kind of hope the decision will be made for me.....like if my Baby B continues to stay transverse--automatic C/S. Baby A is already head down though. We'll see..... I guess I'm not much help or full of any wise advice, since I'm in the same position. Good luck, with whatever your choice is.

 

No and No. My DS was breech so My 1st child was born CS. I was very unhappy with the whole experience, escecially the not holding my baby for 2 hours part, as well as having my arms tied down to the table. I also had a majpr freak-out during the surgery. My OB originally wouldn't do a VBAC even though I was a good candidate (he stated insurance reasons), so I found another OB. DD was born vaginally and it was SOOOO much better, the labor. delivery, and recovery. I had such a sense of accomplishment and achievement after my vaginal birth, compared to the feeling that I had after my CS (something like guilt mixed with self-pity). Then with the twins, My OB sited something about acute TTTS and scared me silly about having them vaginally. I look back on it now with regret. I wish I had at least had a chance to try to have them vaginally instead of being wheeled into the operating room.

 

My OB said is is NOT uncommon to deliver the first baby and need a c-section for the 2nd. They are pushing me toward a C-section ALREADY and said if they are before 35 weeks I have no choice because the bones in their heads aren't ready for the birth canal until then. I had a VERY easy singleton labor and would prefer to do it again, but the risks are so much higher this time! So I guess you have to prepare yourself for anything but don't stress yourself out because it's pointless. Good luck mama

 

I did not choose my csection, I had it because baby A and B were both breech. My 3 previous children were vaginal deliveries so I´ve had both experiences and I really HATED the C-Section compared to a vaginal. My recovery was so much harder. If I could choose again I would have NO doubt I´d go for a vaginal. I also think that vaginal deliveries are more natural, after all they are not a major surgery like a C-section
Good luck on your decision,
Carol

 

Depending on the positions of the babies when we get closer, we will most likely go with a c/s. My goal is to get the babies here safely, and I know delivering vaginally there would always be that chance to put the second baby in distress. I'm not excited about surgery, but my recovery from a vaginal birth with our ds was not a breeze. It's kind of like this pregnancy, I'll eventually feel somewhat like me again... someday

 

With my first one, I had to have a c-section...failure to progress. With these two, I will have another. My doctor doesn't think I will have much luck with a VBAC, just becasue of my history. I would have rather had the first vaginially...the healing time is so much quicker that way. Good luck in your decision.