#C-section

[soundlessdragon]

The last few weeks of being pregnant with baby girl are here. They are probably going to schedule me for a C-section because natural labor will be too hard on her with her growth restriction and heart issues. Advice welcome

[karmabites96]

Precious little beans, my baby is getting so big at 6 weeks old, weighs 10 lbs 4 ozs and is so attentive and vocal. I love my little man. Can't believe it's been 6 weeks I feel good even with having had a C-section.

[gailyinthedark]

Hi tumblr I'm back and I have company

(posting pics without guilt since newborns aren't exactly distinguishable from week to week anyway)

Her name is Bleoberys. Kidding. It's Harry le Fyz, Bleoberys is her big brother who speaks in Shakespeare quotes, sometimes inappropriate ones.

Did you know braxton hicks aka false labour can last for literal months? I did because I saw my mom and sister deal with it but this was my first time round. Oof.

Did you know actual non-false labour pains can start off at 3.5 minutes apart? I did not. Also, not that they're exactly fun regardless, but they get way less fun when you have to lie on your back with monitors strapped to you for what was probably much less than five hours but did not feel that way, at all.

Harry wasn't feeling it much either, to the point that she had to be surgically removed posthaste. (This was actually part of The Plan, Harry just sidetracked it a bit by deciding to show up early.) They were going to wheel me there but I was all NO THANKS, I'LL WALK because I was very very tired of being Not Upright by then.

Did you know you can actually feel a c-section with a spinal block? It doesn't hurt just sort of feels like people lightly tapping your torso all over and sometimes tugging it. Sometimes tugging so hard it lifts you off the operating table a little bit and your ribs are sore for days after. True story.

Anyway I am now the proud guardian of a daughter and a second surgical scar on top of the one Bleoberys left behind.

Bleoberys cried when he met her because baby sisters are fun to talk about but a little overwhelming in person. That's how we ended up with an excellent family photo which I will not post, where Bleoberys is visibly crying into the shoulder of my visibly drugged up self, while everyone else smiles beatifically from behind with Harry in their midst.

Here's a pic of Harry in a nightgown I made her from an old cotton pillowcase I found in a thrift store because that sort of thing brings me joy.

Now I get to spend a few weeks watching my tissues and displaced organs miraculously knit themselves back into place, and being very grateful I don't live in either the sixth or fifteenth centuries when the success rate for c-sections was considerably lower, or so I hear.

[pro-birth]

For this month’s blog post, I decided it was time to update my critique of the ARRIVE trial.28 This is the study that is single-handedly responsible for the notion that routine induction at 39 weeks is better for healthy women and birthing people having first babies than allowing the pregnancy to continue longer because induction reduced the odds of cesarean.

Among the more recent studies and commentaries, I discovered a bombshell: a secondary analysis of the ARRIVE trial’s data that provides incontrovertible proof that the 39-week induction group had fewer cesareans because of how the expectantly managed group was managed.48 With optimal care, expectant management would have been much the better option.

You can take that as my teaser because we need to cover some other ground first before we dive in.

[electrospective]

[oh-you-ratchett]

Dear c-section mama

Sometimes when you think about the delivery of your child, you have all sorts of unwanted feelings fizzle up in your heart.

Anxiety. Fear. Worry. Panic.

And it’s frustrating that those are often the first thoughts that come to mind when you think of the birth of your beautiful child.

Because it wasn’t supposed to be that way.

It took me some time to come to terms with it. In my mind, my body had failed me, and it made me feel like less of a mom.

I lay there helplessly and totally exposed, not even sure exactly what point of the process we were in from moment to moment.

Instead of the more natural way, my baby was cut out of me in a cold and sterile-smelling room. I shook uncontrollably as I asked the anesthesiologist if that was a normal response, as my heart started to hurt, thinking I was having a heart attack and my first interaction with my baby with also be my last.

Instead of an active participant, I felt like a vulnerable victim to whatever was about to happen. Things were completely out of my control.

Afterwards Every 10 minutes or so, the nurse kneaded my scarred uterus to encourage the bleeding to stop and the muscle to shrink. I hated that blessedly sweet nurse.

Back at home, not only was I taking care of a new baby (and the second time around, a 6 year old AND new baby), but I was doing it while recovering from major surgery with only Tylenol to dull the pain.

House chores don’t just magically stop when your body has been cut in two. No matter how much the doctor tells you to let your partner do it.

My partner was amazing, but we were both sleep deprived beyond belief, taking care of my oldest, a new born, trying to recover while I couldn’t stand up/walk without assistance AND we were exhausted from the lack of sleep that fist couple weeks held…

I’m not going to say that was an “easy way out” if anything, I feel it was much worse then my first (natural) birth.

I am so blessed to have these children, I love them more then I ever knew I could love someone,

But even though my body is healing fairly quickly

Mentally, I haven’t been able to process the whole event.

To all you mamas who have experienced similar

You are brave, you are strong

You brought life into this world and whether or not it was how you planned it, you went through all that pain, and are going to make it through.

As for the mental part, I’m still working on that myself.

I’m only 3 months PP and it’s a work in progress along with coming to terms with how my body looks.

But at the same time my favorite scar is the one which brought my beautiful boy into the world, safe, and healthy

“Whether your baby vaginally or via c-section both require strength and courage”

[mommyhorror]

Whenever I make a take I reread it like 50x and regret some of it

today it’s that I implied c-section was in any way not a trauma to the body or somehow an easy/simple choice or thing to go through

in actuality c-sections scare me slightly more than vaginal birth (which scares me a LOT). Just because of the amount of cutting and length of healing. It’s so idk the word for it but the process reminds me of looking at really old medical instruments. I get queasy and the technology/concept feels so primitive. And at the same time I’m glad there’s alternatives and options for birth (and late term stillbirth abortions, for example) period

[supermommitali]

When to start walking and exercising after C-section - Part 2

Recovering from a C-section can be a gradual process, but with patience and care, you can regain your strength and well-being. In this video, we have shared C-section recovery tips. When to start exercise after a C-section varies for each individual, but you can begin with basic postpartum exercises 7 days after a C-section to correct your posture.

Similarly, you can start walking 6 weeks after the c-section and can continue with post-c-section exercises.

[newmamas]

C-section Recovery Belt

If you want to buy C-section recovery belt, please contact us

[kazifatagar]

Husband Schooled by Doctor for Fearing C-Section Will “Damage” Wife 

A local doctor used X to discuss the fears surrounding C-sections. He shared a conversation where a husband expressed concerns about his wife undergoing the procedure, fearing she would be “damaged.”  Husband schooled by doctor for fearing C-sections Lepasni kursus kahwin kena libatkan doktor O&G untuk basuh kepala pasangan macamni. Geram baca— ShaSelaluKeliru (@sharidzuan_) August 27,…

[lettersyoullneversee]

I don’t need your criticism

I don’t need your criticism, Right now, I spent 3 months of my year, Glaring out of a window, With bars across, Staring at the cars in the car park, Crisscross out of there, Whilst I was trapped, Stuck, Next to my babies hooked up to wires, Frantic knocking on nights to make me get up and feed, I could scream, I almost screamed, What sort of fucked up game was that, I was stuck on a…

[digikavi]

C-section Recovery Time in Cloudnine | New Delhi

Unlike vaginal delivery, C-section recovery takes time. You need to give your body at least 6 weeks for the incision to heal, and for the abdomen to recover from the trauma. The doctor will advise bed rest on day 1 but after that, they will ask you to start moving. You need to start with short slow walks and gradually push your limits. During these 6 - 8 weeks, some are bound to have severe vaginal bleeding which is very normal.

[halfeyes]

Alright, I’ve been needing to rant about this. C-sections are real births. They are not “cheating birth”, they are an actual birth. If you have a still-born, is that not a real birth since the baby isn’t alive? No the fuck it’s not, that’s birth. This topic especially pisses me off because I would have DIED if my mom didn’t have a C-section. You know how babies are supposed to flip before coming out so their head is going to be the first thing out? I didn’t do that, and my own umbilical cord wrapped around my throat and tried to choke me. If my mom didn’t have a C-section, I wouldn’t be here. The fact that people act like an extremely invasive medical procedure isn’t a “real birth” is seriously fucking stupid AT BEST, and insanely fucking DANGEROUS at worst! I’m willing to bet that people have died because they felt that they couldn’t have a C-section or else they wouldn’t have really given birth or maybe that they wouldn’t have been a real parent. C-sections are real births.

[aleksa-sims]

RL Simself Story

Although my belly wasn't really recognizable or big, I was only 5 weeks away from delivery. 😨 And I had to decide! C-section or a normal birth. Due to my panic attacks I was advised to learn to meditate! I should use it during childbirth, to better cope with pain/labor & to avoid panic. Today, N. and I attended a class for couples, where I should learn to relax.... together with him. I was a little confused, because I expected something different. Once there, a nice, little woman entered the room. She was the instructor/coach.

Uncertain as usual, I clung to Nico, as if I wanted to hide. The little woman had me in view. She realized I was insecure. She probably guessed, that N. & I did not feel right here?

Coach: Hi, welcome to my class. Any questions, before we start?

Nico: Hi. No, rn, I don't have questions.

Me: Uhm.. excuse me? Am I the only pregnant here?? 😳

Coach: Idk honey? But my exercises are especially suitable for pregnant women. Pelvic floor exercises. In my class I show you, how you, both benefit from it. You won’t want to stop, promised.😉 But, lets start! Please choose a free place.

N. & I sat on our mat. After the nice woman introduced herself and explained what exactly this is about, I was sure, that this is not, what I thought. She talked about meditation, pregnancy & sex.

Me (to N.): I didn’t know this was about sex too. I just used that coupon, I downloaded. I hope you belive me.

Nico: It's ok babe. Let’s join in & see where it goes.

Me: Yea, let’s see, I didn’t pay for it anyway.

Nico: You paid for that meditation app you downloaded.

Me: Yes, but the app's really for pregnant women!! Meditating will help me during delivery.

Nico: That's what this is, right?

While I was doing a pelvic floor exercise, Nico was supposed to help me, but somehow he was..... distracted by the couple next to us.

Nico: Look at those horny yoga freaks.😄

Me: Huh? Why?....... OH- uh, holy shit! 🫣

Coach: Don’t be disturbed, focus on your partner. Look at each other, feel your bodies, try to breathe at the same pace.. In & out, deeply & slowly...

Nico: Spread your legs for me, babe.😏We’re supposed to feel each other. Our.... Love Guru here, she really meant it.🤷‍♂️

Me: She isn't a Love-Guru.😄.. But wait, N.! That looks weird what they do. You.... really want that?

Nico: Why not? I mean, you know how many times I tried to brainwash you, to make you do what I want. This kind of meditation, could work?

Me: 🤦‍♀️ Anyway!.... Yk? I ’m kind of embarrassed. 

Nico: C'mon, it's not real... You didn’t let me between your legs, but look how nice I am. We can swap, if you want?... Even better!

Me: It doesn't matter, weirdo!😄 It still feels... stupid to me.

Nico: You always feel embarrassed... Trust me, no one here cares what we do! Just let loose. That's the point.

Coach (to me): Honey, no one’s looking at you, except your sweetheart. I’ll show you exactly what to do. I see, you are someone whose inner voice never gives rest.... He's gonna help you, but he must also learn to adapt to your pace. You support each other.... Stability and balance! Shall we try?🤷‍♀️

I took part. I’m not prudish or anything. I was rather worried that I might be too heavy for him.🤣 However, I think it helped me come out of my shell a bit. Also, I gotta say, I.... felt.... something, him! 🤭

Me: What you got? 🙁

Nico: No! You’re perfect, you did great... I got a boner. 😄

Me: Are you 15 again or what’s wrong with you?

Nico: Admit it, you're also a little turned on.

Me: Ok, it wasn't that bad. Let’s go home and practice.😉

I have no idea what got him so excited? I swear I did nothing. As far as meditation is concerned, it wasn't necessary for me! In a few days I will decide on a c- section. 😕🤷‍♀️The cord's wrapped around my baby's neck, his CTG wasn’t perfect. But this was all recognized in time, so that my docs, could plan the c-section. (It wasn’t an emergency)

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[babyandthetoddler]

How to Overcome Anxiety of A C-Section

Come see what products and advice help me through my 1st and last C-Section "Empowering Yourself: Overcoming C-Section Anxiety" Practical tips and empowering strategies for expectant mothers to conquer c-section fears and anxiety

I will start by saying, that C-sections are not for the weak. Whoever EVER said a mom is less of a mom because she had a c-section, never had one. As a mom of 4, and only experienced a c-section once, I have to say, I rather push than get cut open. (btw, my 4th child was a c-section child). I will not only give you pointers to look out for if you ever have to go through the procedure but will…