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Re: elective caesarean section deliveryFrom: K.Tice (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 19 May 1997 21:57:05 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 14 May 1997, Karen wrote: > >I've been following this c-section discussion with great interest. My >first 2 children were both delivered by c-section, both medically >necessary but for different reasons. In each case the surgery was >uneventful and the recovery went very well. > >Now I am pregnant again and, although my OB is encouraging me to be open >to the possibility of a VBAC, I'm finding it hard to generate much >enthusiasm. Both babies were big and late, the first was breech. An >ultrasound when the second baby was almost 2 weeks overdue showed no >amniotic fluid. I wonder what the odds are that this time will be more >routine? Also, having been through the Lamaze courses twice without ever >having an opportunity to use the info, I can't imagine doing it again. >Also, I should add I will have had a different OB for each delivery, >just because we've moved around a lot. > >The discussion here has been very helpful - the MDs have made a very >persuasive case for trying for a VBAC if possible. Thanks also to the >women who've shared their own experiences. > >Finally, I just want to add that I agree COMPLETELY that trust in your >OB is absolutely the most important factor. My feeling is that most >doctors are pretty good at what they do medically. But if you don't >feel that you can speak openly to your doctor and if you think he is >motivated by something other than your best interests (e.g., his >convenience, income, etc.) you should find another doctor as fast as you >can. I can't imagine going into the delivery room with someone I didn't >have complete faith in. > >-- >Karen > Karen, Out of all the responses I recieved to my question of elective c-section, the one piece of information against them that I have remembered and taken note of, is; that it is the scar tissue on your uterus that makes one or more c-sections not so much risky but difficult for the OB each time. I would assume that the more you have the more likely it is to take longer to heal, and the risks that it won't heal as well will also increase. You would have to ask a professional this one, but in my opinion/experience I would be inclinded to believe that the risks of the uterus not healing as well would be quite low, but I guess as any doctor will tell you, anything can go wrong, and in the end you need to educate yourself as best as you can, and make that decision. Hope this is of help. I think after all the information I have collected, I am certain I will choose to have an elective c-section, as I really fel confident that given my health and medical history that my risks of experiencing any problems are very low. K. Tice
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