[*Ker*]

I chose a c/s for both my births and it was surprisingly easy. I drove within a week of coming out of hospital with the first and the day I got out of hospital with my second. Really, I only had minor discomfort from mine. I was doing most things I usually do within a week.

[tess11]

personally no I wouldn't, I don't know a lot about sections but I know that you aren't supposed to drive for 6ish weeks after the birth, even if it is scheduled section how will you cope with it all once your DH goes back to work (or will he just take time off for you to recover?)

This said it is your birth and ultimately no matter what anyone on the web says its your choice to make..

[MakeLoveNotBacon]

No.

It's majory surgery, I would do anything to avoid it.

[my3beautifulboys]

Oh Ok thanks. Do you think I could request to the GP that I be induced to have abit more control over when he/she arrives? I know that CS in quite a major surgery, and realise that you have to be very careful afterwards. Which I think would make it quite difficult with 3 other little ones to run around after.

This post has been edited by my3beautifulboys: 29/08/2011, 11:38 AM

[Butterfly*77]

No way! I had an emergency c-section, got infections and spent the next 7 nights in hospital. With a normal c-section you need to allow at least 6 weeks before you can get back to normal again so no driving, no heavy lifting (including other kids), no physical exercise at all, a massive scar across your lower belly, a little layer of loose skin you will never get rid of etc etc. I couldn't even carry the washing basket out to the line and couldn't lift my arms to hang out washing for about 2 weeks.

If anything choosing a scheduled c-section would make things more difficult for your DH and family. Will you have someone with you who can look after your other kids whilst you recover?

[Guest_Pond. James Pond_*]

http://www.theleader.com.au/news/lifestyle...rs/2260446.aspx

Some people say c-sections are worse and some people say they might be better.

My friend gave birth to a 10 pound baby, she was 10 days overdue, had to be induced and the labor went for a long time I cant remember how long she said but it was right at the cut off point. She went to theatre and they thought they would try forceps before and emergency c-section and the bub eventually did come out.

But my poor friend had a 3rd degree tears and was incontinet for a few days.
The midwives said "look, you did it!" and she thought I didnt really! It was a very traumitising event for her and she said if she could do it over again she would have a c-section.

I wouldnt have one unless I needed one because I had a pretty quick straight forward birth but if I had complications I would seriously consider it. You have to do what you think is best for you and the baby.

[sparky17]

Everyone has to make their own choice but I am only small and they said our bub was not huge but it could be difficult.
As our DS is an IVF bub we chose to take to chances of any complications. DS was due 7 July.
Ob was very nice and asked us do we want a June or July baby and booked us in to have a planned caeser 2 weeks early.
However it turned out the my waters broke a week early and it was then an emergency caeser - Even though it was 'emergency' we were pretty well prepared and in that frame of mind and it was a wonderful experience.
That was our experience and have no regrets and yes I would do it again.

As to time to heal etc. DS was born at 12:40am - I was up and showering that evening.
I walked to the nursery the following night.
Was out in 4 days. Ob didn't believe in staying in hospital unless I wanted extra time. but I had plenty of support at home.

[imamumto3]

I think your ob would be more willing to induce you than do a caeser

[tenar]

I've had an emergency c/s and a VBAC. With the VBAC I had an episiotomy, some serious tearing and a whole lot of stitches. The recovery from that was much much faster than my recovery after the c/s - yes it was hard to sit down and stand up for a few days and I was sore for weeks, and I couldn't control my bladder for a couple of days, but there is simply no comparison with the amount of pain and discomfort and difficulty doing basic things (like sitting up in bed or lifting the baby to me for a feed) that I had after the c/s.

With the VBAC I was out of hospital 24 hours later and could more or less care for my toddler the next day, etc. It would have been much harder, in my opinion to care for her if the second birth had also been a caesar.

[shbro1]

I didn't realise it was possible to choose one for the sake of convenience. If I did have that choice, I wouldn't as I really don't like the idea of having a needle put in my spine. Silly, I know, but unless the situation was dire, I won't go there

Also, I'm quite a busy person, so the downtime for recovery wouldn't suit my lifestyle. I'd have one for the sake of my baby's or my health, of course.

Good luck with your decision, either way.