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Did anyone choose a c-section? : I had an emergency c-section and...

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:40:19 +0000

Author: pomikiwi
Subject: 19423
Posted: 07�October�2008 at 3:40pm

I had an emergency c-section and hated every minute of the experience and it wasn't that bad compared to some I have heard about.

I'd love to attempt a vbac and hope so so much that I'm succesful this time, but something just keeps niggling away at the back of mind to have an elective, especially if I need to be induced with this baby. Maybe it's knowing what will happen, instead of ending up with long labour and then another section.

Edited by pomikiwi

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I choose to have an elective C-section,...

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:38:48 +0000

Author: Dancing Queen
Subject: 19423
Posted: 09�September�2008 at 9:38am

I choose to have an elective C-section, Spirals. I was already with an Obs and I talked through with him all my thoughts and fears at 38 weeks and we both concluded it was the best decision for me. I tried to keep an open mind throughout my pregnancy of all birthing options, but at the end of the day every woman is different and you can only decide was is best for you. Some women are physical strong, others emotional, others mentally. I knew for me the best option was having a C-section as I have no quarms about a surgical environment and being in the hands of a professional who has done hundreds of C-sections, than rather be petrified going through an experience I have no control over and being traumatised afterwards if it didn't go well. I found the operation relatively painless, I was feeding my baby immediately - and every feed I lifted her out of her cot, the next morning I was in the shower and by that afternoon I was off the morphine. Everyone is different - I have no doubts I made the right decision for me and don't regret it for a moment, I bonded instantly and because mentally I was totally prepared for what was going to happen I felt it helped my recovery no end. All I can advise is find out as much information about all your options and make the decision for yourself - and not on what others think you should do :-) Good luck..

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I chose to have one for various...

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:22:54 +0000

Author: MissAngel
Subject: 19423
Posted: 22�August�2008 at 8:22am

I chose to have one for various reasons, but they didnt want to let me do it - which I think is stupid. In the end I had an emergency one anyway so that was good. I was told going private in chch was $5,500 which we would have paid if we'd had to.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Good luck Lisa with your VBAC......I...

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:54:13 +0000

Author: Roksana
Subject: 19423
Posted: 16�August�2008 at 2:54pm

Good luck Lisa with your VBAC......I hope you get to have one!!

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Where do you get the 5W from? I...

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:24:53 +0000

Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 19423
Posted: 16�August�2008 at 12:24pm

Where do you get the 5W from?

I have already been having some sharp stabbing pains down on my CS scar so had to spend a night in hosp last week being monitored, and being told that if they didn't settle I would be in for another CS, luckily they did settle and i'm still hoping for my vbac.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : good luck roksana relly hope...

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:08:43 +0000

Author: james
Subject: 19423
Posted: 16�August�2008 at 7:08am

good luck roksana relly hope you get your vbac me i want a c-section if i ever have another baby ,and james head was lovey and round when he faniliy came out but he did have a huge round bruse on his head from the vonturse which didnt work

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Hooper...nah I am not planning...

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:44:32 +0000

Author: Roksana
Subject: 19423
Posted: 15�August�2008 at 5:44pm

Hooper...nah I am not planning for baby #3. and thats why I soooo want a VBAC. I want to feel what it actualy feels like, I will be dissapointed if I ended up with another CS...BUT will get over it soon I am sure!! LOL

Did anyone choose a c-section? : if i ever decied to have another...

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:09:51 +0000

Author: hooper
Subject: 19423
Posted: 15�August�2008 at 1:09pm

if i ever decied to have another baby i think i will be going for c/s. had a ec/s with xavier and had to be knocked out. don't think i could handle going through labour agian only to be told that i need a c/s.
re head shape: xavier had a cone head for the first hour or two.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : 5W is a thing you start taking...

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:20:16 +0000

Author: cuppatea
Subject: 19423
Posted: 15�August�2008 at 12:20pm

5W is a thing you start taking 5 weeks before you are due (not 100% sure what it is suppose to do, I think maybe helps not go overdue/gets body ready for labour), and EPO is evening primrose oil that is suppose to help bring on labour, some midwifes recommend putting capsules of it up your whatsit if you go overdue or are looking ready to go but want to bring it on a bit quicker.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Ohhhh.....Thanks Toni!! I am...

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:20:05 +0000

Author: Roksana
Subject: 19423
Posted: 15�August�2008 at 10:20am

Ohhhh.....Thanks Toni!!

I am writing the list out! I already take Elevit so all good! What is 5W and EPO?? and oh when you say towards the end which week did you start taking them?

Thanks ladies, I really really will need it I think! I am scared to death that I will end up with another CS....I dont know why as like I said I had a good experience!!??

ETA - And Toni I did read your VBAC story....I thought it was amazing! you are sooo brave!

Edited by Roksana

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Hey Roksana I can recommend a...

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:51:17 +0000

Author: toniellis
Subject: 19423
Posted: 14�August�2008 at 9:51pm

Hey Roksana I can recommend a few natural remedies for the labour side of things... I was a bit of a pill head towards the end of my pregnancy LOL Each day I was taking 1x Elevit, 3x 5W tabs, 3x Raspberry Leaf tabs, 3x EPO orally & also 2 sprays of Pre-Birth spray.... Sounds a lot when I actually type it all out hehehe!! But I reckon it totally worked & if you have read my birthstory with Erika then you will have seen that.
Also Erika came out with a perfectly round head! She didn't have any moulding at all... I guess because I was only actually pushing for 18 minutes & the warm water had softened everything up?

Best of luck with the VBAC though Roksana

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Good luck Roskana with your VBAC...

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:13:52 +0000

Author: 2bmumof3
Subject: 19423
Posted: 14�August�2008 at 9:13pm

Good luck Roskana with your VBAC

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I had a really good experience...

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:25:50 +0000

Author: Roksana
Subject: 19423
Posted: 14�August�2008 at 1:25pm

I had a really good experience with my CS no probs at all.....I had a 48 hour labour as I refused Epi and CS but DD wasnt gonna come out so ended up with both!! I am sh*t scared of niddles and operations and would never choose to have it unless it was the last option!!

I am hoping and praying for VBAC this time and will hold out to the end...but MW said they wont let me go 48 hours like last time and will go for CS again......(I hope not).

DD did have nice round head and she still has it! I dont care still as I know the head does come right after few days!!

Did anyone choose a c-section? : re the head my baby had a total...

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:08:10 +0000

Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 19423
Posted: 14�August�2008 at 12:08pm

re the head my baby had a total conehead form all the pushing...but it went to normal very quick...so I didnt even get a baby with perfect head shape to show for it..and he ended up needing to go to the chiro for his neck!

Did anyone choose a c-section? : i haven't read everything...

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:06:47 +0000

Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 19423
Posted: 14�August�2008 at 12:06pm

i haven't read everything but i feel exactly like you lilfatty.. i guess because i went through labour (and it was awful even with an epi) and the fright that comes with emergency c-section so I will be elective too ..

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I think I blocked out the "whole...

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:44:56 +0000

Author: lilfatty
Subject: 19423
Posted: 14�August�2008 at 10:44am

I think I blocked out the "whole pain of labour" thing ... as I do recall the day after saying to DH that Isabelle would DEFINATELY be an only child

However that feeling wore off pretty quickly and Im ready to TTC again (I just dont want to have the same horrific birth experience again - hence wanting an elective)

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Yeah I can imagine that if mine...

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:33:24 +0000

Author: cuppatea
Subject: 19423
Posted: 13�August�2008 at 10:33pm

Yeah I can imagine that if mine had been an emergency situation I would probably feel a lot different about things but as it was just an elective cos of being breech then I don't have a horrific birth experience to put me off trying (if that makes sense), i'm curious as to how I will cope with the pain of labour as well as I never got to experience that last time. Only the pain of surgery once the spinal wore off.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : lol lilfatty, thats exactly how...

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:15:11 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 19423
Posted: 13�August�2008 at 10:15pm

lol lilfatty, thats exactly how I feel... I was terrified the whole time with DS, and I never wanna go through that again (says she who has been actively TTCing for over a year now ) so I am going to ask for an elective, I am not fussed about 'missing out on the experience' cos the whole thing scares the snot outta me after how things went last time.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Bobbie I have that same worry...

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:09:24 +0000

Author: cuppatea
Subject: 19423
Posted: 13�August�2008 at 10:09pm

Bobbie I have that same worry in the back of my mind as my elective was a very positive experience. However I don't think I would be happy if I didn't give a VBAC a try at least and it seems from what my midwife has said that they don't let you go as long before heading to theatre as they do someone who hasn't had one before so it probably wouldn't be quite as bad as some emergency c/s. (obviously depending on exactly what happens).

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Thats the main reason I want an...

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:36:08 +0000

Author: lilfatty
Subject: 19423
Posted: 13�August�2008 at 9:36pm

Thats the main reason I want an Elective next time ... there is NO WAY I want to go through labour again then be rushed off and cut open!

(and it doesnt help that the whole process scares the living daylights out of me now)

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I'm really torn about this...

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:46:06 +0000

Author: Bobbie
Subject: 19423
Posted: 13�August�2008 at 8:46pm

I'm really torn about this as I had an elective for breech presentation and I loved the experience. I bonded straight away with her and the OB was fantastic as was my MW.
However because it was an elective although I can opt for a C next time I have been advised that the hospital with push for a VBAC and I should pay for an OB if I want to do it without having to fight.

So I don't know whether to give my first V birth a go and hope I have a positive experience or opt for another C. The worst thing I reckon would be to go through a labour and then have an emergency C at the end when I had the option of a less brutal elective first off.

I totally know where you're coming from too BS about having a mindset about birthing that way. It's one of the reasons we ultimately chose not to give an ECV a try.

And as for pretty heads - Rowan had one for a while until she stubbornly decided to sleep on one side only and got a bit of a flat spot.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Spirals wrote:I've no...

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:46:16 +0000

Author: Bombshell
Subject: 19423
Posted: 12�August�2008 at 7:46pm

Spirals wrote:

I've no idea what a bicornuate uterus is....I'm off to google it.

Ah....ok, a bit wiser now. Bombshell - did you always know, or was it something you found out after you became pregnant? Has it caused you any other problems?
Tell me to sod off if I'm being nosey - I'm just interested. I love learning about new stuff.

LOL - only found one other person on here who had one and theirs was a divided wall one. Mine was found at 7 week scan by accident...I bled and had to have a scan. They searched heaps on the scan and saw horns developed on the uterus too...altho poss a fibroid we dont know. Never knew i had it...until that scan.....and later in pregnancy a BU doesnt show up so often not found until early scans in a 2nd pregnancy....but heck at least i know what im in for (memories of googling and crying into my computer keyboard are flooding back!)

Did anyone choose a c-section? : charli's head was terrible!but...

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:11:37 +0000

Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 19423
Posted: 31�July�2008 at 10:11pm

charli's head was terrible! but i think that's because she was stuck for so long and the vonteuse/forceps wouldn't have helped much....poor wee chicken

jack's head was perfect though....that's what you get when you lie the wrong way in mummy's tummy

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Maya wrote:My nanny comes from...

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:25:35 +0000

Author: AnnC
Subject: 19423
Posted: 31�July�2008 at 8:25pm

Maya wrote:

My nanny comes from Brazil and her and her brother were both born by elective c-sect for non medical reasons, apparently its really common over there. She kept going on about how c-sect babies have perfectly shaped heads till she saw Chiara's head and she was like "her head is perfect" and I was like yep, not all VB babies have mangled heads!

josh had a major cone head going on and really wasn't the prettiest baby for the first 24 hours till it went normal. brookes head was lovely a gorgeous shape and she was a VB but she came so quickly (5 mins pushing) that it wouldn't of had much time to go cone like. But yeah generally ceasars do have lovely shaped heads like my Rhyley

Did anyone choose a c-section? : an emergancy section is alot different...

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:23:22 +0000

Author: AnnC
Subject: 19423
Posted: 31�July�2008 at 8:23pm

an emergancy section is alot different to an elective... After Josh's very longgggggggggggg birth I just yelled cut me open.... I would of been glad to have that ceasar LOL.... I ripped from one hole to another and walked like John wayne for the first few days and boy was i sh#tting myself (literally) when it came to do wees and poos.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : After having an emergency-c If...

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:43:41 +0000

Author: lilfatty
Subject: 19423
Posted: 31�July�2008 at 12:43pm

After having an emergency-c If I get to choose next time Im jumping at the chance of an elective c.

I have never been so frightened in my whole entire life and I NEVER want to go through (or put DH through) that again!

And after 17 hours of labour I had just had enough

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I've no idea what a bicornuate...

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:56:04 +0000

Author: Spirals
Subject: 19423
Posted: 27�July�2008 at 10:56pm

I've no idea what a bicornuate uterus is....I'm off to google it.

Ah....ok, a bit wiser now. Bombshell - did you always know, or was it something you found out after you became pregnant? Has it caused you any other problems?
Tell me to sod off if I'm being nosey - I'm just interested. I love learning about new stuff.

Edited by Spirals

Did anyone choose a c-section? : as most of u on here know i have...

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:40:14 +0000

Author: Bombshell
Subject: 19423
Posted: 27�July�2008 at 8:40pm

as most of u on here know i have a bicornuate uterus....and huge risks so always knew - from 7 weeks that i was going c section...

when we scanned up late in pregnancy and looked like ella was turning from breech and my uterus had stretched my OB talked about a poss "natural" birth...I would have found $10K at that point to avoid it...I had NOT prepared in any way shape or form for a natural birh and emotionally i think that would have scared me crapless as i had prepared in such a different way to have my bubba....

so despite a med reaso existing in the end still (the BU and breech bubs) I have complete insight into why someone would pay to avoid natural birth in my position....and I will always go c section.....elective (with med reasons behind it)

Did anyone choose a c-section? : NeoshasMummy wrote:I am TERRIFIED...

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:09:53 +0000

Author: Spirals
Subject: 19423
Posted: 27�July�2008 at 8:09pm

NeoshasMummy wrote:

I am TERRIFIED of that!!!I watched a video of one being done and it freaked me out totally. Interesting to hear that you dont feel it though. If I was to have a vbac that would be my worst fear and also that im not too stretchy down there, like sex hurts so pushing a baby out is bound to be bad

Snap - on all the points you said here!! Sex can hurt, as does removing tampons!
When I saw a video with an episiotomy being done, I went pale, almost transparent, had to leave the room and hug the toilet for 10 mins before lying down for half an hour. I still haven't watched the whole thing and very much doubt I will.
Even talking with my friend about her 4th degree tears - I get physically sick and feel incredibly faint - hence why we've only actually talked about it properly once!!

Did anyone choose a c-section? : NeoshasMummy wrote:I am TERRIFIED...

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:03:08 +0000

Author: kebakat
Subject: 19423
Posted: 26�July�2008 at 9:03pm

They give you a local anethetic during a contraction. So you feel a tiny prick but after that you dont feel them doing it. And then after the birth they give you pain killers to make sure it stays that way. I only had gas the rest of the time though and mr naughty was posterior, if he had of stayed anterior i most likely wouldnt have needed it - little monkey!

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I have an absolute fear of an...

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:02:33 +0000

Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19423
Posted: 26�July�2008 at 9:02pm

I have an absolute fear of an epi. To the point that I was in a huge panic when we were talking about it even before I was in labour. I talked it over with my OB and he said if I needed a c section then I would go under a general. No medical reason for it other than my panic attack (which in a way can be classed as a medical complication).

Once you get your LMC and you talk to them about your fear then you should feel a little more relaxed and your LMC should be able to help you through it all too.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : My nanny comes from Brazil and...

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:50:44 +0000

Author: Maya
Subject: 19423
Posted: 26�July�2008 at 8:50pm

My nanny comes from Brazil and her and her brother were both born by elective c-sect for non medical reasons, apparently its really common over there. She kept going on about how c-sect babies have perfectly shaped heads till she saw Chiara's head and she was like "her head is perfect" and I was like yep, not all VB babies have mangled heads!

Did anyone choose a c-section? : kebakat wrote:I was scared...

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:16:07 +0000

Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 19423
Posted: 26�July�2008 at 8:16pm

kebakat wrote:

I was scared of an episiotomy but it really wasnt that bad. By the time it came around I just wanted Daniel out. I didn't feel a thing except getting the local and it healed fine.

I am TERRIFIED of that!!!I watched a video of one being done and it freaked me out totally. Interesting to hear that you dont feel it though. If I was to have a vbac that would be my worst fear and also that im not too stretchy down there, like sex hurts so pushing a baby out is bound to be bad
In saying that the weeks of recovery from a c esct was pretty bad and most nights I sat up crying because I was in so much pain.
I don't think I would have one just for the sake of it even with my birthing fears, I felt like I missed out on heaps of stuff, I never got to dress her or put the first nappy and and stuff I didn't even get to pick her up until day 3 I honestly don't know how the stars do it!

Did anyone choose a c-section? : No way after my awful experience...

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:30:44 +0000

Author: Kels
Subject: 19423
Posted: 26�July�2008 at 3:30pm

No way after my awful experience with an emergency c sect. Im still not over it and it was 12 years ago.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I was really scared of doing poos...

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:41:11 +0000

Author: 2bmumof3
Subject: 19423
Posted: 26�July�2008 at 1:41pm

I was really scared of doing poos whilst pushing the baby out, lol. It was such a big fear that I lost many hours of sleep over it. I spoke to my MW about it and she said that she'd estimate 50% of her ladies do do this whilst birthing...ew!! But it kinda made me feel a bit better that if it did happen then I'm not part of some tiny %. What I'm trying to say is definately talk through any of your fears with your LMC, they can really set you at ease.

Apparently women these days shouldn't get bad tears unless they push too early (they've learnt alot more about the timing of stage 2). DH's cousin was soo petrified of tearing 2nd time round that her MW said bubs was well ready to come out but she felt the her own mind was stopping labour beginning??

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I was scared of an episiotomy...

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:18:33 +0000

Author: kebakat
Subject: 19423
Posted: 26�July�2008 at 1:18pm

I was scared of an episiotomy but it really wasnt that bad. By the time it came around I just wanted Daniel out. I didn't feel a thing except getting the local and it healed fine.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : It's interesting seeing different...

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:34:35 +0000

Author: Spirals
Subject: 19423
Posted: 26�July�2008 at 11:34am

It's interesting seeing different opinions on this.

As Peanut says - I am not considering have a non-medical c-section, just interested in what reasons people may have for doing so. I know it's becoming a more and more popular option in the UK, and I know that's because a lot of people think it's the 'easy way out'
But I also know someone whose had one, complete with a nightmare recovery.

I suppose like most women, I'm pretty nervous about the birth. I'm terrified of being torn (also have a friend who had 4th degree tears and OMG - do not want that) and I'm even more scared of an episiotomy.
I suppose the sooner I book in with an LMC, the sooner I can get help to deal with these issues.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Mum had an "elective"...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:12:18 +0000

Author: Maya
Subject: 19423
Posted: 25�July�2008 at 8:12pm

Mum had an "elective" c-sect with my youngest brother after 3 prior VB's. She was given the choice whether to be induced or have a c-sect as she had been in hospital for 10 weeks with ruptured membranes. Mum said she chose the c-sect so she didn't have to go thru the pain of a VB, but that if she'd known how much longer the recovery etc. would be she would have gone with the induction instead.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : What I meant by no "actual"...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:38:22 +0000

Author: toniellis
Subject: 19423
Posted: 25�July�2008 at 4:38pm

What I meant by no "actual" medical reason is that she isn't in the situation where medically a c-section would be better. Don't get me wrong I think for her it is definitely the right thing to have a c-section as I can see how scared she is about the thought of labour & I TOTALLY support her.

And I also agree that it is up to a woman to choose what she wants to do... If it wasn't for that right I probably would never have had the VBA2Cs as so many OBs don't think it is possible.

Two Blondinis wrote:

toniellis wrote:

Actually thinking about it more, a good friend of mine is having a c-section on the 31st and there is no "actual" medical reason this time around other than a very scary emergency c-section last time around where she was rushed in an ambulance & knocked out with a general so they could save her son, that was 12 years ago.. She is paying $4k for her specialist & the c-section combined so it's not tooo bad I guess... A lot cheaper than $13K and for her it is a good choice I think as she is so terrified of losing the baby if she goes into labour that she stresses out just from braxton hicks

No "actual" medical reason?!?!? ummm have to strongly disagree with you there. I had a pretty scary lead up to my emerg C/S (nothing compared to your friend though!) and until recently vowed that I'd never put myself or another baby through that again and would have an elective. I'm now a fence sitter and reading up on VBACs

As for an elective C/S through choice, each to their own I say! Just how it is ok to choose to have a water birth, or to birth standing up - it's a woman's right to choose.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I have had 2 c-sections, first...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:24:27 +0000

Author: kasbee
Subject: 19423
Posted: 25�July�2008 at 10:24am

I have had 2 c-sections, first Blair was breech and 2nd was cause of a previous c-section and because they were twins and Katelyn was breech.
I personally dont know why anybody would choose to have a c-section for no medical reasons, as its major surgery.
For me next time round if baby is head down and everything is going good i will diff be trying to have a natural birth. I have my aunty who is a midwife and she backs me 100%.
But in saying that i guess everybody has there own way that they want to do things.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : As mentioned DS1 was elective...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:16:30 +0000

Author: 2bmumof3
Subject: 19423
Posted: 25�July�2008 at 9:16am

As mentioned DS1 was elective c-sectino due to being breech and I was offered an ERCS when preggie with DS2 (and fair tried to be forced into one with DD) when there were no complications during pregnancy, different OB's have very different opinions.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : My c/s was a great birth experience,...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:17:59 +0000

Author: cuppatea
Subject: 19423
Posted: 25�July�2008 at 8:17am

My c/s was a great birth experience, recovery was a bit sucky but not too bad and I was lucky that I had Spencer in with me and was able to pick him up, just had to ring bell to get them to put him back. But I haven't had a VB to compare it to and mine was elective cos he was breech so I wasn't exhausted from labour and surgery.

I don't think you can choose a c/s just because you have already had one, my impression is if you can do a VBAC then that is what the obs will want you to try (and obviously that would all depend on what happened first time and what is happening in your current pregnancy).

Anyone can choose to have a c/s if they are willing to pay for it. Personally if I was gonna spend that money on a surgery it would be for a boob job

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I had 2 VB before my c section...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:43:01 +0000

Author: AnnC
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 9:43pm

I had 2 VB before my c section - i would take a VB any day. i have my reasons but more to do with Bonding with Rhyley, after I had him they showed me him but I couldn't move and could cuddle him till half hour after having him - when I felt like Sh#t. Its also the recovery I couldn;t see to him all night and had to get the midwife to come every time he cried (and I reckon he must of cried that whole night)

But even though I hated my c section exerperience if I needed another one for a medical reason I would. And in the end it was the best and safest way for Rhyley to join our world and so I am grateful for that.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I didnt think you could choose...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:06:24 +0000

Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 9:06pm

I didnt think you could choose unless there was medical reason....
I had an emergency c section and get to choose next time, but thats cos Ive already had a c section.

ETA- 10k!!/"?? bugger that! I hated my c section experience, I would never want to pay 10k to have it done, its painful and I found it so hard being a new mum learning the ropes and not being ablke to move well for ages.

Edited by CadensMum

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I am not actually sure that she...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:01:17 +0000

Author: Peanut
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 9:01pm

I am not actually sure that she is wanting a csection or just starting a discussion as the initial post doesn't say either way.

A c-section is always free thru the public health system as long as there is a medical reason for needing it e.g placenta issues, previous csection, breech and any other medical condition that may prevent having a VB.

There is a $10,000 fee if you just want one "just because". It covers the hospital stay, anethitist(?), nurses needed etc.

I also agree that its every persons own decision how they want to birth. So am not going to judge them on it. I am personally way to cheap to fork out the dollars for it! That is a lot of shopping

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Did anyone choose a c-section? : toniellis wrote:Actually thinking...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:39:24 +0000

Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 8:39pm

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I had an elective c-section with...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:11:14 +0000

Author: Lulu
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 8:11pm

I had an elective c-section with my first child as she was breech. If I have another child I will be having an elective c-section through my private obstetrician with no extra costs involved. My first c-section was such a positive experience that at this stage I have no intention of doing it any other way.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Spirals, don't feel judged...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:56:12 +0000

Author: 2bmumof3
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 7:56pm

Spirals, don't feel judged about your choices as they're yours to make. What I was wondering was the reasons for your choice to electively cesear without medical reason and hoping that you're very well informed. For example is it a conviniece thing, knowing the day bubs will arrive?? If so, will your LMC not look into inducing you instead? Just with a c-section you are gaurenteed needed time to recover from quite a major op, whereas with a VB you have the chance of a hassle free recovery with no major medical problems (although it certainly doesn't guarentee it)

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Toniellis, hers actually counts...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:11:03 +0000

Author: Peanut
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 7:11pm

Toniellis, hers actually counts as a medical reason as she has had a prior c section so that means that the $4,000 she is paying is actually just for her ob as she is entitled to a c section under the public system.

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Did anyone choose a c-section? : Actually thinking about it more,...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:38:21 +0000

Author: toniellis
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 4:38pm

Actually thinking about it more, a good friend of mine is having a c-section on the 31st and there is no "actual" medical reason this time around other than a very scary emergency c-section last time around where she was rushed in an ambulance & knocked out with a general so they could save her son, that was 12 years ago.. She is paying $4k for her specialist & the c-section combined so it's not tooo bad I guess... A lot cheaper than $13K and for her it is a good choice I think as she is so terrified of losing the baby if she goes into labour that she stresses out just from braxton hicks

Did anyone choose a c-section? : My first was elective due to DS1...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:14:40 +0000

Author: 2bmumof3
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 4:14pm

My first was elective due to DS1 being breech, but that's classed as having a medical reason.

I'd be interested in hearing your reasons as to why you would want to do this?

Did anyone choose a c-section? : OMG $10K to put yourself through...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:15:55 +0000

Author: Paws
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 3:15pm

OMG $10K to put yourself through a c-section for no medical reason?? (and no tummy tuck to boot??? )

Seriously though no way I'd be paying, emergency c-section sure but the only way I'll have an elective one next time around is if there is a darn good medical reason for me to and my LMC says no way to a VBAC!

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Did anyone choose a c-section? : yah I am the same I woudnt pay...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:48:29 +0000

Author: Roksana
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 2:48pm

yah I am the same I woudnt pay for one and neither would I want one if not needed. And Yah I didnt think you could choose that in NZ...May be you can and pay!!???

Did anyone choose a c-section? : i've had 2 c/s and there's...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:13:14 +0000

Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 2:13pm

i've had 2 c/s and there's NO WAY i would ever pay to have one...or choose to have one for that matter..............

JMHO

Did anyone choose a c-section? : No, but I would be requesting...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:34:22 +0000

Author: Peanut
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 11:34am

No, but I would be requesting it plus maybe a bit of lipo on the thighs and butt!

Should also point out that that doesn't include the $3,000 for the ob during pregnancy so would be $13,000 all up.

I only know cos my MIL is a retired MW and we were talking about it the other day as apparently they get about 10 a year that pay!

Did anyone choose a c-section? : MrsMojo wrote: Peanut wrote:I...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:13:47 +0000

Author: CuriousG
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 11:13am

MrsMojo wrote:

Peanut wrote:

I know in Christchurch if there is no medical reason and you are wanting a C section then it is $10,000.

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Far out!!! Do they throw in a tummy tuck too?

Ohhheerrrr, that would make it so worth it!

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Peanut wrote:I know in Christchurch...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:17:02 +0000

Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 10:17am

Peanut wrote:

I know in Christchurch if there is no medical reason and you are wanting a C section then it is $10,000.

Far out!!! Do they throw in a tummy tuck too?

Did anyone choose a c-section? : Peanut wrote:I know in Christchurch...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:28:29 +0000

Author: CuriousG
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 9:28am

Peanut wrote:

I know in Christchurch if there is no medical reason and you are wanting a C section then it is $10,000.

WHOA!

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I know in Christchurch if there...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:08:08 +0000

Author: Peanut
Subject: 19423
Posted: 24�July�2008 at 8:08am

I know in Christchurch if there is no medical reason and you are wanting a C section then it is $10,000.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : If you pay to go through an OB/GYN...

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:42:30 +0000

Author: toniellis
Subject: 19423
Posted: 23�July�2008 at 11:42pm

If you pay to go through an OB/GYN I think you can order one as you are paying them for what you want (can cost a fair bit though).... I do wonder why you would want to do that to yourself if there was no medical reason?

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Did anyone choose a c-section? : In the latest OB magazine the...

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:30:53 +0000

Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19423
Posted: 23�July�2008 at 8:30pm

In the latest OB magazine the OB in there talks about electives for no medical reason and what you need to go through to get one.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I don;t think you can in New zealand...

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:02:58 +0000

Author: AnnC
Subject: 19423
Posted: 23�July�2008 at 8:02pm

I don;t think you can in New zealand with out a medical reason to have a CS.

I had an elective one (so kinda choose) because Rhyley was breeched.

Did anyone choose a c-section? : I'm interested to know if...

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:55:23 +0000

Author: Spirals
Subject: 19423
Posted: 23�July�2008 at 7:55pm

I'm interested to know if anyone actually chose (with no medical reason) to have a c-section over a VB, and what were your reasons for doing so?