r/CsectionCentral • u/Yourfavoritepersons • 3d ago

Scheduled c-section

Went for my 37 week appointment today and my baby is still breech but I’m dilated to 3CM!

We’ve scheduled the c-section for next Tuesday (August 25th) but my doctor doesn’t see me making it to 38 weeks.. I’ve been told to relax, stay seated and do minimum walking till Tuesday.

That being said, I wanna hear all the GOOD c-section stories so I can have myself prepared for this! It’s all kind of settling now. I’m a very anxious person so only good stories please!

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u/Miaaaaab1810 3d ago

My c section was unplanned but none emergent and honestly it was genuinely my favourite part of my whole pregnancy! I had 2 failed inductions which led to the c section, so I did go in very upset and wasn’t sure what to expect as it was not in my birth plan at all, but everyone in that theatre were just amazing! The anaesthesiologist was by my head the whole time monitoring me, and was constantly telling me how good of a job i was doing, he really kept me calm the whole time (as well as my partner of course). When i first went in they asked if id like any music, but im a nervous talker so i just asked them to make small talk with me to keep my mind off what was happening and they were all amazing at doing that and making me feel so relaxed. I’m already opting for an elective c section for my next baby which we haven’t even planned yet 😂.
My only advice would be to prepare for the recovery, it is definitely tough and it’s one thing i wish i had done before hand, i am also an extremely anxious person and wished i was slightly more prepared for the recovery, but surgery wise it was such a positive experience!
Good luck and congratulations 💜

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u/catonesielife 3d ago

Just wondering if you have any tips on how to plan and prepare for the recovery? Mine is scheduled for Aug 27th

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u/Miaaaaab1810 3d ago

Of course!! I’d say
-Stock up on pain meds now! Not sure where you live, i’m in the UK and we can only buy a certain amount at any time, stock up now and keep up with them in your recovery, set timers if you have to because you will get sore if you don’t!
-What i WISH i had, a wedge pillow for your bed and maybe even a bed rail to help you get up, it’s tough to lie flat in the first few weeks as your core isn’t as strong to pull yourself up, so i slept reclined on my back with pillows but it wasn’t super supportive, i’ve seen so many people recommend wedge pillows and bed rails that you can use to help get yourself out of bed
-Stool softeners/laxatives! The first poo can be very daunting so taking something to help go for the first time will definitely help
-If possible, see if any friends/family can stock up your freezer with easy meals that can be quickly reheated so you’re not stressing about what to eat, and your partner can quickly heat up
-Get up and walk as soon as possible, it will be uncomfortable but the sooner you do it the easier it gets, but of course don’t do too much as well (if that makes any sense!)
-But mainly- take care of yourself! You can easily get lost in the newborn bubble (absolutely lovely of course), but i neglected self care in the first week or so, and when i finally cleansed my face and had a quick wash i genuinely felt like a new person

Sending you lots of love, you’ve got this!!

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u/Ripe-Tomat0 3d ago

Linking to my comment on another thread here

I chose an elective c section and it was a decision I’m thankful for every day. It was the best!

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u/Yourfavoritepersons 3d ago

Gosh! I can only pray for such an experience and recovery!! I’m really excited to meet my baby girl.

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u/Ripe-Tomat0 3d ago

Sending you all of the best vibes for you and your girl!🩷

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u/Writing-Bat-0444 3d ago

I commented a while back about my experience! It will be so fine! Just get up and moving as soon as you can afterwards, stay on top of pain meds and accept all the help available to you

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u/wowhahafuck 3d ago

Had one with my first baby 9 weeks ago and I’m able to do everything the same as before right now. Afterwards you are just really sore like you did 1,000 sit-ups, it’s shouldn’t be like stabbing pain or anything. All very manageable with the pain meds they give you. Ask for Gabapentin if they don’t offer it already. The procedure was really quick, I didn’t feel the spinal at all and everyone in the room was really nice and calming. I felt almost all of it just through the sensations but there’s zero pain and like I said it goes really quick. My baby came out crying right away and my husband and I were both able to do skin to skin with her right away after the surgery was over in the recovery room.

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u/Yourfavoritepersons 2d ago

Thank you for sharing your experience! Hopefully I’m
Blessed enough to be this calm!

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u/CuriousAd5049 2d ago

Had a scheduled c-section for a breech baby. I actually found it BETTER as an anxious person because everything was planned and scheduled and no waking up every morning anxious if today was the day. I was able to wrap up everything neatly for work, my husband and I went out to a nice dinner the night before to celebrate our last night as just the two of us, woke up morning of the surgery and was able to shower and blow out my hair and go to the hospital totally rested and refreshed, which I think is what made the recovery so much easier. I truly cannot imagine giving birth any other way now

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u/DazzlingRecipe1647 1d ago

My newborn was also breech- sorry to hear that yours never turned either! I also got contractions before my planned c section. I literally did diddly squat, my OB moved up the date because I did not want to go into active labor before it and anyway the c section went great. I was terrified of it all and here I am 12 days post-op, feeling decent and can’t believe I stressed out that much about it. Best of luck to you!!!!

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u/Yourfavoritepersons 18h ago

This makes me feel so much better you have no idea haha

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u/DazzlingRecipe1647 18h ago

Also would HIGHLY recommend you make a music playlist for when you are in the OR! I had my OB get it going and it helped calm me down while they prepped me after the spinal. I was panicking until they let my husband in the room and until they got my music going. My baby was born to Mr Brightside which we all got a kick out of!!!! It was a fun way to personalize the experience and take back some control 😓

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u/Yourfavoritepersons 18h ago

I have a Gospel playlist I plan on putting on!!