effects of having a caesarean section

kirsty911 · Mar 13th, 2009, 16:46 PM

Hi all, I just wanted to know how people felt about Caesarean sections and if you've had one, whether you think it affected you psychologically e.g. did it make you less confident?? do you think you were more depressed?? Im afraid Im not an expectant mother myself just yet (although in a few years who knows

!), Im just a medical student who is interested in this area.

I would really appreciate any stories or experiences you are willing to share and hope everyone is well.

Thanks again!

Mommy2Kian · Mar 14th, 2009, 04:31 AM

Hiya i had a c-section 3 half years ago, it took me alot longer to heal, i felt useless because i could hardly walk but also that was down to the surgeon who not only gave me a c-section but whilst doing so, "accidently" put a tare in my womb which led to a 3 hour operation after and had to wait 2 years for it to fully heal!!!

As you can understand i will not be going to the same hospital this time round!!!

xxx

embojet · Apr 7th, 2009, 10:26 AM

I don't beleive the C section has affected me or my bond with my baby at all. The only downfall was that because she and I were very ill I was not able to see her until 36 hours after the birth, but the birth itself was an amazing experience

mer01 · Apr 7th, 2009, 10:45 AM

i had a em c-section 5 years ago, due to placental abruption my lo was 6 weeks prem. Its taken me 5 years to recover Mentally and physically.
If you want details let me know

x-amy-x · Apr 7th, 2009, 10:47 AM

I had a csection and at the time it made me feel rubish. The recovery was slow. I felt like i had failed. But in hindsight, it wasn't really that bad.

xx

tasha41 · Apr 10th, 2009, 00:32 AM

I had a c-section 4 weeks ago as of tomorrow.

The reason was "failure to progress" - baby's head was not descending even though I was fully dilated, they decided my pelvis was too narrow to deliver vaginally, and I was totally worn out from pushing (2.5 hours).. my heart rate was too fast, I was catatonic and felt like I was going to pass out, I was experiencing back labour, extremely painful abdominal cramps (not contractions)..

And it didn't get much better for me after the c-section. Msg me if you'd like more details, but my experience has left me not wanting any more children in the future, I ended up being rehospitalized while I had a newborn baby at home, I have a nurse who comes in everyday to take care of my incision because it is still open and infected. Again if you want the full story you can message me lol because I don't think the world wants to hear about abcesses and catheters and stuff.

chel27 · Apr 10th, 2009, 10:11 AM

i have had 2 emergency c section, one of which was 6 weeks ago due to complete placenta previa and i had no choice but to have a c section. I feel the whole experience was ok, i was out of hospital within 48 hours, my scar healed well and i was up and about on day 2.
i also dont feel i have failed in any sort of way!!!

coccyx · Apr 10th, 2009, 17:00 PM

Have had 1 emergency section and 3 planned sections. Do not feel it has affected me emotionally or physically. Glad to have safely delivered my babies. Do not feel less of a woman. Bonded and breast fed babies from the start with no problems

Whisper · Apr 13th, 2009, 06:15 AM

I had an emergency section 8mnths ago. For me it was an awful experience and i still haven't mentally recovered from it, i think it is going to take some time.

I felt that it did affect the bond i had with my baby, although i did successfully b/f'd her 8mnths (we are still b/fing) i am glad that i managed to do that.

I felt sooo poorly and incapable of doing anything for weeks after the birth, its quite destressing being in hospital with your baby in the cot next to you crying and you have to press the buzzer to get someone to pass you, your baby because of pain you can't even move or sit up!

Feel free to PM if you want more details.

helen1234 · Apr 28th, 2009, 04:45 AM

i had a really positive c section, although it was an emergency one as babys heart beat dropped and wasnt coming back to normal, i was walking around 12 hrs after and after one week i had no pain. i would definely have a c section the next time round

x

Mar 13th, 2009, 16:46 PM	#1
kirsty911 Other Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	effects of having a caesarean section Hi all, I just wanted to know how people felt about Caesarean sections and if you've had one, whether you think it affected you psychologically e.g. did it make you less confident?? do you think you were more depressed?? Im afraid Im not an expectant mother myself just yet (although in a few years who knows !), Im just a medical student who is interested in this area. I would really appreciate any stories or experiences you are willing to share and hope everyone is well. Thanks again!
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Mar 14th, 2009, 04:31 AM	#2
Mommy2Kian Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Midlands Posts: 3,825	Hiya i had a c-section 3 half years ago, it took me alot longer to heal, i felt useless because i could hardly walk but also that was down to the surgeon who not only gave me a c-section but whilst doing so, "accidently" put a tare in my womb which led to a 3 hour operation after and had to wait 2 years for it to fully heal!!! As you can understand i will not be going to the same hospital this time round!!! xxx

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Apr 7th, 2009, 10:26 AM	#3
embojet Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 4,282	I don't beleive the C section has affected me or my bond with my baby at all. The only downfall was that because she and I were very ill I was not able to see her until 36 hours after the birth, but the birth itself was an amazing experience

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mer01 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: rotherham Posts: 931	i had a em c-section 5 years ago, due to placental abruption my lo was 6 weeks prem. Its taken me 5 years to recover Mentally and physically. If you want details let me know

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Apr 7th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#5
x-amy-x Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Teesside, UK Posts: 13,812	I had a csection and at the time it made me feel rubish. The recovery was slow. I felt like i had failed. But in hindsight, it wasn't really that bad. xx

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Apr 10th, 2009, 00:32 AM	#6
tasha41 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 23,921	I had a c-section 4 weeks ago as of tomorrow. The reason was "failure to progress" - baby's head was not descending even though I was fully dilated, they decided my pelvis was too narrow to deliver vaginally, and I was totally worn out from pushing (2.5 hours).. my heart rate was too fast, I was catatonic and felt like I was going to pass out, I was experiencing back labour, extremely painful abdominal cramps (not contractions).. And it didn't get much better for me after the c-section. Msg me if you'd like more details, but my experience has left me not wanting any more children in the future, I ended up being rehospitalized while I had a newborn baby at home, I have a nurse who comes in everyday to take care of my incision because it is still open and infected. Again if you want the full story you can message me lol because I don't think the world wants to hear about abcesses and catheters and stuff.

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Apr 10th, 2009, 10:11 AM	#7
chel27 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,123	i have had 2 emergency c section, one of which was 6 weeks ago due to complete placenta previa and i had no choice but to have a c section. I feel the whole experience was ok, i was out of hospital within 48 hours, my scar healed well and i was up and about on day 2. i also dont feel i have failed in any sort of way!!!

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Apr 10th, 2009, 17:00 PM	#8
coccyx Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: with the camels Posts: 2,578	Have had 1 emergency section and 3 planned sections. Do not feel it has affected me emotionally or physically. Glad to have safely delivered my babies. Do not feel less of a woman. Bonded and breast fed babies from the start with no problems

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Apr 13th, 2009, 06:15 AM	#9
Whisper Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 3,047	I had an emergency section 8mnths ago. For me it was an awful experience and i still haven't mentally recovered from it, i think it is going to take some time. I felt that it did affect the bond i had with my baby, although i did successfully b/f'd her 8mnths (we are still b/fing) i am glad that i managed to do that. I felt sooo poorly and incapable of doing anything for weeks after the birth, its quite destressing being in hospital with your baby in the cot next to you crying and you have to press the buzzer to get someone to pass you, your baby because of pain you can't even move or sit up! Feel free to PM if you want more details.

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Apr 28th, 2009, 04:45 AM	#10
helen1234 Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dudley Posts: 7,833	i had a really positive c section, although it was an emergency one as babys heart beat dropped and wasnt coming back to normal, i was walking around 12 hrs after and after one week i had no pain. i would definely have a c section the next time round x

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