https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:43:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2529344 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 07:58:31 +0000 ValentineMommy 2529344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2 c-sections, no complications.</p> <p>I will say, although I didn't have any complications, my second csec was much easier than my first. Different doctors from my practices did the delivery and it made a huge difference. My second doctor was extremely meticulous (the csec was much longer, and it wasn't because of scar tissue or anything) and she bound my abdomen afterwards. I can't stress enough what a difference that made. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2529271 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 06:21:13 +0000 Paddington10 2529271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a c-section with no complications; the only issue was serious inability to go to the bathroom for nearly two weeks afterward. It hurt so much that I was on painkillers for THAT, instead of the actual incision! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2529251 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 04:37:32 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2529251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: thank you</p> <p>@Mrs. Champagne: oh my! Good luck with your cesearean! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2529219 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 22:34:51 +0000 Coffee-lover 2529219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did not have any complications from my csection. It was way easier than I thought it would be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528813 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 13:34:17 +0000 yerpie110 2528813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1 emergency c-section and 1 RCS - recovery for both was a breeze and zero complications. Wishing you the best of luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528752 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:16:08 +0000 hawksaz 2528752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had three c-sections. At the last one, my OB said that my bladder was adhered to my uterus and that he couldn't see where he was cutting because of all the scar tissue. :shocked: But, I have never had any pain or issues from it. And when I asked him and my chiropractor, they both said I won't have any problems from it. I had some other complications, too. Let me know if you want to hear my whole personal story. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528738 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:54:42 +0000 Dahlia 2528738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a c-section when my water broke 4 weeks early and LO was breech. I had a super easy recovery (taking long walks within a week) and no complications whatsoever. A c-section wasn't what I was expecting, but it worked out great for me and LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528721 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:41:06 +0000 Autumnmama79 2528721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I had an emerg c-section that healed without complication. The incision was so well done and stitched that about 3 years after it was nearly invisible - very impressive. </p> <p>While the physical side was great, emotionally it was (still is?) really hard on me that I didn't have a vaginal birth - but I know you didn't ask about that part!</p> <p>I've been reading along and am hoping you get the chance to labour and deliver baby in the way that feels right to you. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528714 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:34:19 +0000 lilyofthewest 2528714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't had a csection, but I do have some adhesions from my appendectomy. I know that adhesions can sometimes be very serious, but mine aren't. I get some pulling/twinging sensations and have a slightly limited back bend flexibility, but it only comes up in yoga. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528674 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:00:22 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2528674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had two planned c-sections (two breech babies) and no complications. I did have a keloid scar with my first, but my doctor removed it during my second surgery and I can barely even see my scar 14 months out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528659 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:51:48 +0000 MsMini 2528659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one emergency c-section and 1 elective repeat c-section. I had a couple small adhesions that weren't apparent until later in my second pregnancy when I could feel them pull a bit as my uterus grew, they eventually broke which hurt a touch but no worse than RLP. I had a numb spot from incision to belly button that was worst right after the section but slowly resolved over a year-ish. No pelvic pain, no incontinence, no bowel problems, no infection issues etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528645 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:43:16 +0000 MamaG 2528645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One emergency c-section and a RCS - no issues with either. The second was much easier than the first from a recovery perspective. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528625 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:25:38 +0000 Mrs. Pickles 2528625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>one emergency c- section one RCS, and none of the complications listed.</p> <p>only issue was that with my second one corner of the incision opened slightly so my OB put silver nitrate on it and no issue at all, not even thick scarring<br /> @lovehoneybee: seriously take the meds! (and milk of magnesia if things aren't going well) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528525 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 09:06:04 +0000 yoursilverlining 2528525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a c-section (scheduled) and none of the complications listed above. The people I know IRL who have talked about their c-sections never mentioned any complications either. </p> <p>The only “complication” (not really a complication) I had was that a nerve got trapped when my OB sewed me back up. The exact same thing could have happened if I had a vaginal delivery and tear. And it doesn’t cause pain in normal life/activity – it only hurts if I do really intense ab work – like more than 50 situps in a day. Not doing 50+ situps in a day isn’t really a problem for me :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528491 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:47:39 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2528491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I'm having a scheduled cs this time around because if I tear as bad as last time I'm at risk for for fecal incontinence. Which I feel could be the worst thing ever?! The OB told me this time will be a walk in the park vs what I dealt with last time (longgggg recovery).<br /> Again, good luck with your decision! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528488 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:46:17 +0000 travelgirl1 2528488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: yes, but it's not back to normal by any means. Last time, when I stopped breastfeeding was when it got better. It's a combo of breastfeeding hormones and tight muscles.<br /> DH's aunt had adhesions last year, 30 odd years after her c-section. It was a nasty experience for her, but she is fine now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528476 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:42:08 +0000 SeptMomma12 2528476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had two C-sections (one emergency, one scheduled) and zero complications. I felt close to normal in about a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528453 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:28:53 +0000 lovehoneybee 2528453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never heard of adhesion. </p> <p>I had a C-section with my second because she was breech, and had no unusual problems. 4 months out and it's a little numb over the incision, but it healed well. My only real "problem" was getting my bowels working properly...I was really blocked up with the painkillers, and it hurt like hell to poop or even fart for a week or two. Like...I was in tears. Stool softeners! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528448 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:27:05 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2528448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: is it getting any better? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528446 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:25:55 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2528446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My IRL friends have had similar experiences as you all, thank goodness! I'm just trying to get a feel for worse case scenarios and it looks like I would be an outlier if an adhesion caused me problems.</p> <p>Worst case for a vaginal delivery with episiotomy is just the opposite- fecal incontinence! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528439 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:23:13 +0000 travelgirl1 2528439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had two c-sections with no complications. My recovery with my first was great, with my second it was pretty painful but once I hit the two weeks mark recovery was very quick.<br /> One thing I never expected since the baby came out my belly: very painful sex afterwards. I am currently seeing a pelvic health physio about this and wish I had after my first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528429 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:17:32 +0000 ShootingStar 2528429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an unplanned c-section and no complications. I plan on doing another one in August. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528413 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:06:17 +0000 Madison43 2528413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2 c-sections in 2 years and no problems. I'd also never heard of adhesions but based on the responses above, will not be googling it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528410 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:05:37 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2528410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Had an unplanned c section and very little negative side effects, none of the ones you have mentioned above. The only thing I got was a surface skin infection (that I needed to take antibiotics for) and some draining. Both resolved quickly and weren't too big of a deal. I was told those are more normal "complications" from the surgery. Going into it not knowing very much about c sections it can be scary, but now that I have gone through it it actually wasn't that bad.</p> <p>It wasn't my desired birthing method, but as others have said, we are lucky it exists to get our babies here safely when it is needed!</p> <p>ETA: my issues happened in the first week and a half after surgery. My recovery steadily improved each week. 4 weeks I was feeling pretty good and by 6 I was feeling great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528382 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:50:43 +0000 petunia354 2528382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an emergency c-section and have no long lasting issues like above. I had some terrible bruising on my abdomen after the surgery but that was the only negative thing about the procedure. My doctor never mentioned adhesions as a risk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528374 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:48:08 +0000 LBee 2528374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a c-section (not by choice) and I've had none of these problems. Similar to PPs, I have never even heard of them. I have some serious doubts regarding your statement that adhesions are "very common." </p> <p>As @oliviaoblivia: said, my son (and me) could have potentially had a pretty scary outcome without modern science. I wouldn't have chosen my c-section, but it was the best thing for the two of us and ensured we were both safe.</p> <p>I can also jump up and down without peeing myself, which is a plus! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528370 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:46:14 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2528370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had three sections and no complications. I've been pretty much back to normal by 5-7 days post op.<br /> My girls and I wouldn't be here without them so thank you modern medicine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528364 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:43:15 +0000 Canoli 2528364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As you know with my first I had a emergency c section. As far as I'm aware of I don't have adhesions and have had no other complications. I actually found recovery from my c section easier than my vbac but that was probably because I didn't have any other children and my husband was able to help me with everything without having to also assist with multiple children. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528360 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:39:55 +0000 erinbaderin 2528360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had 2 c sections and none of the complications you mention. With my second, though, I did have some post-op internal bleeding into my stomach that resulted in my needing a second night in the hospital and a blood transfusion. My doctor was totally mystified as to how it happened, though, as she said it's an unusual complication that she would not have expected based on how well my section went. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesearean-risk-adhesions#post-2528353 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:35:01 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2528353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LulaBee: oh no! Even if you have them it doesn't mean they cause problems. </p>