https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:18:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2261838 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:41:25 +0000 littlejoy 2261838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think finding a care provider you can communicate openly with, is key. They are there to provide insight and advice, but also to accommodate your wishes (within reason). Many, many women, all over the world have elective c-sections. I had a vaginal birth, which had it's own challenges during recovery. Either way, having someone who knows how to advise you during recovery will be great. </p> <p>@youboots: @jedeve: I also had IC before pregnancy ... 19 months pp, and it still hasn't returned! I was really fearful of the disruption of the pelvic floor and developing incontinence. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2261475 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 07:43:47 +0000 youboots 2261475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: my IC has been in remission since my vaginal birth. I rarely hear of others having it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2261388 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:54:02 +0000 jedeve 2261388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have related conditions - interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia. I was scared about the impact a vaginal birth would have, but could find next to no research on it. I had very few symptoms by the end, and gave birth vaginally. I did request an epidural, but it failed to manage pain (it did immobilize me though). After that unpleasant experience, I had a med free birth the second time. Neither aggravated my IC or VV. In fact they are still in remission. </p> <p>Hope that helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2261268 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:05:25 +0000 NurseDMB 2261268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a scheduled csection with my first born, not really by choice because he was breech, but I had no issues having a csection.</p> <p>I'm 30 weeks pregnant with my second child and will be having a repeat scheduled csection again. I went back and forth, but ultimately decided to have the csection for numerous reasons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2207200 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 19:47:37 +0000 plantains 2207200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: it is more for predicting exactly when they will deliver but to be honest I had an emergency c-section and my recovery was very easy. Much easier than my sister who had a vaginal and tore from front to back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2207105 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:35:16 +0000 SweetiePie 2207105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi! I have hip dysplasia so I was really scared to deliver vaginally. I was afraid of pain and further damage to my hips. Clearly not a life threatening reason but my OB was very supportive of doing a c section if that's what made me feel comfortable.<br /> In the end I decided to try a vaginal birth - after 48 hours of induction and 2.5 hours of pushing, I needed a c section anyway. :grin: Pretty annoying at the time but now I can sorta laugh about it.<br /> Unrelated to why I wanted a c section, I also have chronic neck pain that I hadn't even thought about. With all that pushing and hunching, I am 9 months pp and just starting to feel some relief in my back and neck. So if you have serious back and nerve issues, I would definitely think vaginal labor could be really stressful on your body! In addition to your OB maybe also talk to the doc you see about your other health issues. They may also have a recommendation. My hip doctor said a c section would be more favorable but didn't forbid me from vaginal. So had I chosen c sec and ran into roadblocks he would have advocated for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2207100 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:28:23 +0000 Dandelion 2207100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sapphire: recovery from a planned c section is pretty easy. it's worse when it's an emergency c section after already laboring for a while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2207098 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:27:45 +0000 Punky 2207098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You'll just need to talk with your doctor about your medical history and all of your concerns. I can't see any reason why they wouldn't agree. I had an elective c-section at 41 weeks, I chose that over an induction for numerous reasons and the doctor had no issue with it. She talked me through the risks both ways and let the decision be mine. Insurance also had no issue and covered everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2207094 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:22:01 +0000 MamaG 2207094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I am guessing it was more from a planning point of view of knowing when delivery and recovery would be rather than the spontaneous nature of a vaginal delivery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2207062 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:48:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2207062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@plantains: wait, but isn't recovery longer for a c-section? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2207047 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:37:52 +0000 lioneyes 2207047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an elective section because of family history issues. I brought it up to my doctor at 22 weeks and after laying it all out for her she immediately agreed, but warned me that not every doctor on the service would do an elective C if I happened to go early.<br /> I did go early, but the dr. on call agreed to do it. As far as insurance, it wasn't an issue- I think if the doctor feels you need one, it is covered.<br /> Honestly, I found my section to be a very easy recovery, probably because I didn't push (I wasn't as rested beforehand as I had hoped to be, had been in false labor and awake for 3 days). There are risks to any surgery, and abdominal surgery has its own issues, but I think any doctor would help you weigh those risks versus those that might occur from a vaginal delivery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2204668 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 22:19:10 +0000 Rockies11 2204668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had both, and they were both a major shock to the system. After each of them I had some strange complications just from the system being overwhelmed. In your situation, I would want to have a very trusted OB and take their recommendation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2204661 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 21:56:45 +0000 sapphire 2204661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you've gotten some good advice here, but do remember that the recovery from a c-section is longer and harder than from a baginal delivery. It's a major surgery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2204627 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:56:56 +0000 Greentea 2204627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think any OB in my city does an elective C section, but I have heard of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2204602 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:36:51 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2204602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aderyn: I'm sure you can talk it over with your OB. No personal experience on that front, but I know it happens all the time. HOWEVER, just so you know...during my first pregnancy, my fibromyalgia pain all but vanished. Honestly, with the exception of some low back issues (that would have happened anyhow), my pain was SO much better. Just som reassurance, in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203976 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 11:10:48 +0000 plantains 2203976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In NYC, people have elective C-sections all the time. I have worked with c-level execs who have done it so that they could make their company's annual meeting :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203926 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:40:59 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2203926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aderyn: I have no specific c section advice, as I had a vaginal birth, but I really do think you will be taken seriously. I have GI issues this pregnancy and it may take finding the right doctor to be a match for you but I have been told that hyper-motility (sorry I have no idea if that's one word or two or what) in the colon could even set off preterm labor for me. So with all your issues I think it's totally legitimate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203914 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:36:12 +0000 catlady 2203914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know someone who had an elective c-section simply b/c she was so scared of vaginal birth, it was causing her mental distress. Your case sounds way more reasonable, so I definitely think it's possible. You may need to speak with a few different OBs first but I'm sure you can find someone who would agree to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203806 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:26:01 +0000 Mamasig 2203806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I chose to have an elective c section because of my son's size. My OB was very supportive.</p> <p>It may not be common, but it's done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203784 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:17:08 +0000 aderyn 2203784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually don't have an obgyn at the moment because I am living in Australia with my husband, so I am nervous about finding one here. I know if I conceive that I will need to find one, I guess I am just procrastinating. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203777 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:13:13 +0000 Dandelion 2203777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an elective c section. Not for my health, but because of traumatizing previous labors. My doctors had no issue with accomodating for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203723 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 08:35:12 +0000 raspberries 2203723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think this is absolutely you can discuss with your obgyn prior to conception as well - let her know at your next annual that you're going to be TTC and you're worried because of your other medical conditions. It should be no biggie! My sister-in-law and aunt have both elected for c-sections because of Chrons, and their doctors were completely on board. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203712 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 08:30:00 +0000 yoursilverlining 2203712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I chose to have an elective c-section over being induced (or waiting to go into labor on my own). I didn’t have any pressing medical reason to think about and ultimately chose c-section over vaginal birth (and I think, you do!) but it was something my OB and I talked at length about, and she suggested that it would be a good option for me for a number of reasons specific to me/my body; which I (and DH) all agreed with.</p> <p>My OB wouldn’t schedule one until post 40 weeks, but there was absolutely zero issue with my insurance covering it (never received any question from them about it at all) and received no pushback from my OB either. FWIW, both my OB, the practice and the hospital I delivered at are very pro-vaginal birth and natural laboring, etc. so it wasn’t like I delivered at a c-section-pro hospital. </p> <p>I would just start an open dialog with your OB, and make sure that she/he has all your medical records. IMO, your OB is in a great position: they have your medical history plus vast experience delivering babies all sorts of ways in all sorts of situations.</p> <p>ETA: I'm in the US. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203619 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:04:12 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2203619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aderyn: Just wanted to chime in and say I know someone who has fibro and has had it for about 5 years now. When she was pregnant she felt great and was basically symptom free. Both times she was pregnant her fibro symptoms were not really there. Perhaps you might be so lucky! If not, hopefully your doctor feels a c-section is warranted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203614 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 06:52:39 +0000 tinyperson 2203614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aderyn: I just walled you (private message). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203610 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 06:47:09 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2203610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here (Ontario, Canada) they will not do an elective. Well, at my hospital any way. My friend begged! They said no. </p> <p>That being said, I tore horrendously and the doctor said I could have a c section next time as she felt it was justified. </p> <p>I think in the states OBs are more open to it? I don't know. </p> <p>Good luck! I feel your pain on wanting one :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203606 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 06:38:30 +0000 Foodnerd81 2203606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aderyn: are you seeing a specialist for the fibromyalgia? They must have come across this before- maybe start by talking to them? No first hand experience but this sounds like a valid reason to consider a c section to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203570 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 03:25:16 +0000 aderyn 2203570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kitty: That's great that they allowed her to do that!!!! I think society has to take a lot more steps towards acknowledging mental/emotional things as big of a deal as physical. I think neurological disorders are also very much underrated in terms of some people don't even believe fibromylagia is real! That is truly wonderful that they didn't make a big deal of it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203566 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 02:53:06 +0000 kitty 2203566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not me, but a close friend of mine chose an elective c-section because she had a strong fear of vaginal delivery. The system was very supportive of her and I don't think they pushed her much in the opposite direction except for an initial run-down of how the risks are different. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-of-you-chose-c-section-over-natural-birth#post-2203564 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 02:33:29 +0000 aderyn 2203564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for your replies! Today is especially a day that made me post this, since my nerves are all messed up. I think things with me go deeper than even fibro, which makes it hard for pain management to even work for me. No medicines have ever worked for me. I wonder sometimes if there is a nerve disorder going on with me that has yet to be discovered. </p>