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I was just told at my last check up that I will have to have a c-section . I have had three lady partsl births , with no drugs . I am terrrified of getting spinal anesthesia and the whole c-section . My midwives explination was too brief for me . Any advice ? What I need to know ? How long does it take ? The only knowledge I have is that from nursing school .And since I now work in LTC it really isn't much . Any words of wisdom greatly appreciated! :)

I can't imagine why they would just decide to compel you to have a csection as you have a proven pelvis.....And ultrasounds are NOT positive indicators of what a baby will weigh, at least in my experience. That said, I too was fearful since my first was a lady partsl delivery. I had a complete previa so had to have the csection. After having endured a twenty four hour pitocin labor with no epidural ( for the same fear reasons you describe), I have to say that the spinal was a breeze. The only thing that was mildly bothersome pain wise was the local, and they prepare you for that.....Afterwards, especially with duramorph ( which I didn't have with any of my three csections), recovery is fine..I preferred it to my lady partsl delivery only because for me it was much easier having pain in my incision then my episiotomy ( since that baby was over nine pounds)...That is purely personal, however...Perhaps they are touting a csection for you due to the ERBs palsy and the possibility that it might happen again, however unlikely..If it did, that would put both them and you in lawsuit territory......It seems premature to me but I am not privvy to all the facts..Good luck in either case..Did you have gestational diabetes with any of your children?

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Her reasoning for c-section the last baby we did have an ultrasound and it was determined the baby was going to be 9lbs. When she arrived 2 days later she was actually 11lbs. So we are all in agreement that ultrasound not accurate . They had to perform a rather deep mediolateral cut . Which I suffered extensions anyhow . I think that was due more to all the manuvering they were attempting to get her out . I needed tranfusions after .Had extensive stitching . Honestly I think a lot of her reasons are due to that experience . She mentioned this time that she has attended two scary deliveries in her career and that mine was one of them . Also I am to have my tubal done during my stay this time so it would all in all probably make it easier .Also I agree they would probably feel better lawsuit wise .

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

seems to me, based on the info here, a csection is the way to go. I am not pro-surgical delivery, but with YOUR history, I think it is best all around. I wish you well! Let us know how things work out.

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Specializes in Women's health & post-partum.

Re: prone position for C/S

Um...supine, maybe?

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

neither prone or supine. we use LEFT TILT always in csection.

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How very interesting - I had a woman deliver by cesarean with just about your story with her previous child, now two, who had apgars of 2/5. This delivery went very smoothly, two weeks early, large baby and very healthy. Apgars 8/9.

It was a great day all the way around. I expect her to be discharged by Friday, she did very well.

steph

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Specializes in Women's health & post-partum.
neither prone or supine. we use LEFT TILT always in csection.

Yes, I remember :) . I was trying to quote Kevin where he said that the patient "will be returned to a prone position," but the fool computer didn't cooperate :rolleyes: The mental picture of a C/S in the prone position is curious, though

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Wow...after reading these threads...I think I'm gonna go give my mom a hug. Holy Ouch.

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