Hi Ladies,
I just did 2 home pregnancy tests, *half an hour between tests
1st = positive (not a dark line but clearly visible)
2nd = negative
I am a mother of 5 children 17yrs- 2yrs and I was wondering if it is PHYSICALLY possible have a C-section after having all 5 natural vaginal births?
I am not looking for judgement on birth choice/s I am looking for anyone's personal experience with this please.
I have tried to go the C-section route before, but being in the public system doctors have dismissed my traumatic birth experiences and my extreme anxiety disorders. This time I WILL be doing all I can to get at least consideration for a C-section.
Also is it harder to establish breast feeding when you have a C-section?
Hope you ladies can help and Thanks heaps <3
"Scaredy Mum"
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Yes it's medically possible to have a c-section.
My sister had 2 C-sections (one emergency and the other she was high risk as kids were 16mths apart so lots of complications if she wanted to try for the vbac). She was able to establish a long breastfeeding relationship with her sons till 16mths or so.
I can't give you any advice on choosing a C-section over vaginal. I've had 3 vaginal births are all recoveries have been smooth-ish, very different to my sisters C-sections. Getting up to go to the toilet etc was much more difficult for her. I had a vacume delivery 1st time round which almost resulted into an emergency C-section so it was rather scary to have the next 2 vaginally but they were much easier. Not really the same as what you've gone through, just my experience.
Another option would be to go private as they tend to do whatever you want to do whereas the public likes to push vaginally over C-section.
I don't know why they wouldn't let you have a c section you can opt for a c section if you want one its your choice? The gyno should be fine with this unless there is some medical reason they don't want you to have one. I have had 2 c sections the first one took 4 days for my milk to come in and the 2nd time 38+5 weeks the colostrum was already there so I could start breastfeeding the same day
The public health system will not do it unless it is medically deemed necessary. Its a cost thing. If she were in private health then it would be alot easier to have one.
Otherwise every second woman would be opting for a c-sec
If you have had 5 traumatic births and it's causing you anxiety then I'd say either go private and ask for a c section. If this is financially not an option, seek a GP referral to a psychologist. Discuss your anxiety over birthing.naturally to the psychologist. If the psychologists deems that it will be too traumatic.for you to have to go through a.natural birth again, they will write a report for you and this should be considered a medical reason for a c section.
In saying that, do your research first. I have had a c section (it was emergency- 10min between Dr deciding natural was too dangerous and bub being born) and I honestly would never choose to go through it again. It was not a nice experience, recovery was hard and I felt so useless once bub was born as I couldn't even get out of bed to do anything for him for the first 2 days. By the third day, I was able to get out of bed but it was a struggle! So just make sure you're fully aware of the effects/recovery involved before you make your decision :)
Oh and I breastfed successfully for three months. After that I decided to stop as it was what was best for bubs and I, not because I had any issues so I don't see that a c section should be the cause of any breastfeeding issues...
Hi,
I had an elective c section after a traumatic vaginal birth. Best thing I ever did. My recovery was much easier than my vaginal birth. Everyone feels pain differently but I honestly wondered what the fuss was about with c sections BUT electives are different than emergencies.
I went privately though.
Also had no issues feeding at all.
My sister in law had 4 vaginal births and opted for a c sect for her 5th. She had no problems after the 4 previous births . I had two c sects first emergency under a general anesthetic second was 'elective' with epidural . I had no problems establishing breast feeding with either even though I didn't even see my son for about an hour and a half after he was born as I was waking up from general and in recovery. Do what you feel is best for you and push for it , it is your choice to make. Recovery for c sect is something you really should not underestimate though , you will definitely need help from your partner and family for a few weeks at least ,especially with 5 other children to look after. But again if you feel that's better for you then stand your ground . Good luck :)