tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post1097092049806543596..comments2024-01-16T04:04:41.045-05:00Comments on Someday I'll Sleep Autism Blogs: C-Sections (a series)Cammie Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07137080807945525006noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-64199535401955900772014-03-04T15:50:21.635-05:002014-03-04T15:50:21.635-05:00I am so with you on this. I just had my third baby...I am so with you on this. I just had my third baby and third c-section and I'm just assuming it will be all c-sections from here on out. And I'm okay with that now. <br /><br />Your posts are timely, I'm thinking about writing my thoughts on c-sections as well, although I imagine you have said it all already. <br /><br />Congrats on baby #4!Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527973802393864654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-47987660605585665792014-03-03T20:06:55.568-05:002014-03-03T20:06:55.568-05:00I highly favor natural, undrugged births, but the ...I highly favor natural, undrugged births, but the honest truth is that a lot of women used to die in child birth and a lot of babies were lost during birth, and the c-section being well handled is a very good thing.<br /><br />I had two totally natural, unmedicated, midwife directed births. Wonderful experience, good fast recoveries, healthy happy babies.<br /><br />And as an older mom having more kids, well, two c-sections, two healthy babies and I am alive and well. Also a very good outcome.<br /><br /><br /><br />Ann Seetonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-80431253703692069382014-03-03T19:23:34.177-05:002014-03-03T19:23:34.177-05:00*hugs* I'm as pro-natural birth and anti-unnec...*hugs* I'm as pro-natural birth and anti-unnecessary c-section as you can get, but I will also be the first person to say thank GOD c-sections exist, because they save lives of both mothers and babies. And truthfully, however a mother chooses to give birth (barring any medical complications, of course) is her business and her business alone. Even if it's not a choice I would have made for myself. I'm sorry anyone ever made you feel badly. I think you're a superhero for going through three (soon to be four) major surgeries to bring those sweet babies in to the world! :)Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977382355749851597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-33878129840599196022014-03-03T16:03:33.411-05:002014-03-03T16:03:33.411-05:00I really appreciate this article too. I have a str...I really appreciate this article too. I have a strong medical background and my birth plan consisted of 2 items: #1 healthy baby, #2 no C-section. Unfortunately I only achieved 50% but fortunately I got the healthy baby. I was induced for medical reasons but after a 72 hour induction and continued failure to progress AND with my baby's head pointed nose first (incompatible with delivery) the doctors strongly urged a section. I still wish I could've had a natural birth but given my baby's size and how small I am, I just don't think it was possible. And as much as I hope to at least have a trial of labor with the next, I am NOT going through a medical induction again- which will likely mean a scheduled section given my health history. It's nice to have this kind of support :) since I always feel bummed out by well meaning people who are so anti-CS that they can't see that there are legitimate reasons for the procedure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669092984569419488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-5883646575499515962014-03-03T14:03:19.160-05:002014-03-03T14:03:19.160-05:00I had my first natural, and then the second and th...I had my first natural, and then the second and third were C's. I got all the "unnecessary" comments with my first...I about went into a depression from the feelings of stupidity guilt and wishing I had a second chance to retry! Then when I got pregnant with Lucy I was determined to v-bac period. But, at 37 weeks my little Lucy was sideways, and in the worst position for cord prolapse upon water breaking. I still prayed and hopes she'd turn, I even went to a chiropractor and tried methods I really wasn't comfortable with. Yet to no avail, Lucy did not turn. So I had a scheduled repeat C-Section. And I was honestly completely at peace, my baby came safe and healthy, I'm alive and fine. No regrets, and I know it was absolutely necessary for the good of the baby. I know that natural childbirth is the best scenario....but c-section mama's especially repeat c' momma's are warriors! I Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853085384066661801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-36238288036197945752014-03-03T11:04:08.951-05:002014-03-03T11:04:08.951-05:00Cam, I honestly think you're right. If your l...Cam, I honestly think you're right. If your last baby hadn't been transverse, you might have managed the v-bac, but I'm rather doubtful that there are doctors out there who would look at your history and figure you're a good candidate for a vaginal delivery. If your baby decided to arrive a month early, maybe, but you just don't seem to be built to deliver huge babies vaginally. I had my second by c-section due to a placenta previa so no one ever questioned the need for the operation. My daughter had her second by c-section because he was breech and there have been people who have suggested she didn't try hard enough to turn him. When he was delivered he was no longer frank breech, but footling and turning would not have been an option. If his position had been discovered at 30 weeks instead of 37 weeks, it might have been possible to get him to turn, but he'd been in that position right along. I like you am incredibly grateful for safe c-sections, and ironically both my daughter and I found that our recovery after our c-sections was easier than after our vaginal birth (which is mostly a comment on how poorly our vaginal births were handled by the attendants) There's a wonderful kindle book out there with a title something on the order of Making the Most of Your C-Section (I'm not looking at my kindle at the moment) which my daughter found helpful. But don't take any guff, from people who don't really know the facts.<br />Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127202199834183627noreply@blogger.com