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Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer  Should I start another thread for this??
I'd like to know from you nurses that have been there and done that, or have at least seen this....
I'm facing the big question to either go natural delivery or have a c-section.
Does "it" go back to normal...mostly?
Just how bad is the heal time for a c-section?
Has anyone that had a c-section that you know or have seen had issues w/ blood clots after a c-section....that's the only thing that really scares me about the procedure, really. And I just might have to have a c-section anyway. I should know more tomorrow after my doc. appointment.
And lastly, is the epideral really a god send? Have you ever seen someone w/ a bad reaction to it? I've heard of it not taking completely, just not anyone that's had a negative reaction. |
Heal time after c-section is alot worse than vaginal delivery.
One dr that I worked with ordered TEDs hose for every c-section delivery-they are nylon hose thigh high that increase venous return in the legs decreasing chances of blood clots in the legs.
I believe the epidural is one of the greatest inventions. I know someone that had a bad reaction to it, The catheter went too far up the back and the medicine went too far up and the person had trouble breathing. Also I have seen several times when someones blood pressure drops very low after the medicine is injected, most ob nurses carry ephedrine in their pockets for this reason and we inject the medicine in the iv and the blood pressure comes back up. I know sometimes the epidural doesn't "take", or only works on one side.
As far as if "it" ever goes back to normal, I can only answer for myself and when I had my daughter 17 years ago I had what is called a 4th degree vaginal laceration-that is where is tore into the rectal muscle and I had to have extensive reconstructive stitching down there and I can tell you that I couldn't really tell that much difference after I healed.
If I were in your shoes I don't know what I would choose as far as VBAC or repeat c-section. The biggest complaint most people have with a vaginal delivery is the labor and delivery pain, and the biggest with c-section is recovery-ususally right after surgery until the 2nd or 3rd day. Remember what I said about Duramorph in your spinal if you have a c-section, most places use Duramorph already though. The duramorph really helps with the post-op pain.
Good luck with whatever you choose....you will do great..
