What To Know About C-SECTIONS + C SECTION AFTER CARE
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- TIPS FOR C SECTION AFTER CARE | After a c section, your body is recovering from major abdominal surgery and it’s crucial to know what to expect during the procedure and recovery during postpartum after c-section. In this video, you will learn what to know about c-sections, c-section recovery tips, and how to heal faster from a c section.
From having a baby via c-section to going to the bathroom after birth to postpartum tips for healing the incision site, this video walks you through how to be informed and cesarean section recovery tips for more optimal healing after labor.
Whether you’re healing after a c-section now or know that you will experience it in the future or in the midst of postpartum recovery after a vaginal birth, childbirth education is so crucial for a more positive labor and delivery.
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I just had a section last week. I trusted god for an easy vaginal birth. But God gave me an easy csection. I'm already walking and doing small chores. This is my first and I never thought it would be easy!!
What medication are u taking ?
@@nolimitkk2715 In India hospitals give you painkillers of their choice. I have no idea because I didn't ask my hospital what painkiller they gave me as I was struggling with my breastfeeding. So the thought of asking never came in my mind!
Today makes 1 week since i had my 1st c section. I never imagined ever having to have one bringing my 5th baby in the world he definitely arrived different.
Me as well, it's hard to accept the fact God needed something else to happen but he blessed us with a healthy new born boy and my recovering going well.
My sister just had a c section. Unplanned. So I’m here watching so I can help her recover and order anything she might need. Thank you for this
This is so sweet
I just had my second C-section and this one has been really hard on the recovery road. Btw you share name with my sister ❤️
You are an angel your sister is lucky to have you
I’m here to learn to help my sister as well! 😊
aunties unite!!!
“ Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”- Matthew 11:28-30 💖
I needed this one today.
Amen
❤amen
😢
Amen😅
Amen..
I had an emergency cesarean yesterday. This is my 1st baby and I had no idea what to expect. I really appreciate all your videos, especially this one as its my current situation. Thank you! 🥰
how was your recovery?
Same
I just had my first one three days ago and I'm not sure what's going on with my body anymore. I keep feeling like my chest hurts and I keep on coughing
Same here
Mine wasn't an emergency but baby wasn't tolerating labor and they wanted to do it before it was an emergency. He'll be 2 weeks on tuesday.
Here for any mamas coming to the comment section for reassurance... I had planned a home birth and ended up laboring for 40-something excruciating hours before my midwife suggested heading to the hospital for an epidural (my body was EXHAUSTED and baby wasn’t budging!)... looooong story short, my husband and I decided to opt for a c section to get baby out safely and to avoid an emergency situation, which seemed eminent after all we had been through.
We had planned for a home birth because we thought we wanted nothing to do with modern medicine messing with the natural process of birthing our baby. Up until that point, I was TERRIFIED about the idea of a c-section... well, God had other plans for us. The medical staff were absolutely amazing and the process of the c-section was not scary at all!! Just like the pain and intensity of labor, you forget everything once you realize you will have baby in your arms SOON! Stay focused on your little one and it makes it all worth it!
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Sending you lots of love 💕 the same thing happened to me on Monday!
Sounds like my story 💙 2 weeks postpartum.
Same thing happened to me. 💕
❤
I had an absolutely same experience
Thank you for posting this video. Brought me to tears. Especially the kind words at the end. I just had a c section and it wasn’t what I desired but it was the best decision. Post care has been harder than I anticipated. This helps a ton. ❤️ Hospital staff and doctors have been extremely kind, compassionate and supportive. I did not want to leave the hospital.
Just had a C Section 3 days ago & wow what an experience.. she was breech & we only found out two days before she was born. Thank you for this useful video & for the tips/tricks. I must say, recovery is very hard and i am only almost 3 days in but I am so glad she was born healthy. 🤲🏽❤ thats all that matters. To All Mamas out there, you got this! Xx
I’m very grateful for the positive theme in this comment section. I’m coming up on 20 weeks and am opting for a planned C-section. Due to my medical history, this is the safest choice for me and baby. Many people don’t understand my decision and feel the need to voice that but I know what’s best for my family and this is it. I’m going into it with optimism and a positive outlook and hope that will improve my recovery too.
Congratulations to all the mamas out there, no matter how you birthed your babe. You are strong and powerful.
I just had a c-section last week. I never dilated passed 4 1/2 cm so I opted for a c-section. It was unplanned but not an emergency. It went well. After the meds wore off I walked around the room a few times a day to help recovery. It hurt at first but got so much better. Today I’m still in a little pain but I feel so much better than the first day. I think the gentle walks are helping me recover quickly..
Me too I just had a csection a couple days ago I believe the walk does really help, also lifting my stomach a little on the sore side really help
It’s strange how much different the recovery is from other surgeries. My c-section was a cake walk, but my appendectomy was like death. 😑
@Say Hello Appendectomy is horrible. 😭 Personally for me I feel that c-section was worse than the appendectomy. 😞
Had a super recovery from a c-section! Currently 1 WEEK PP! got up at about 12 hours after assisted by a nurse to use the bathroom, from there walked around, never took pain medication other than ibuprofen, which helped my bowels start moving faster also! Stool softeners daily and I started them about a week prior, and drank benefiber packets in my morning daily tea my entire pregnancy! (As someone with long standing constipation issues this was a huge help and I had no issues with BMs after birth or during pregnancy) I wanted a vaginal birth but this recovery has been so easy whereas a vaginal birth could’ve and probably would have had me in much more pain/suffering as baby was 9lbs 13oz, the risks for excessive tearing/shoulder dystocia were too high for me, All the horror stories I hear about C-sections had me really scared in the delivery room, but I’m here to say it can be positive!! The worst pain for me was the trapped gas, which I felt immediately on the OR table and thought I was having a heart attack, nope just gas, husband made me several cups of hot green tea daily and it helped rid of the gas. I wear my abdominal binder as I feel like, I’m up and mobile, able to do laundry/cook/clean. I don’t over due it, but can definitely attribute quick healing to no pain medicine (narcotics), moving around, and a great husband for support if I need it! But mommas get up get that hot shower feel refreshed every day, and do what you can without overdoing it! Y’all got this! 💕
I had the gas too!
@@kaykayzuu yess that was the worst part for me!
@@caceythibodeau9175 i really thought i was going to get a heart attack
Thank you sooo much. I'm 37+ weeks and doc has informed me that I might hv to go with Csection since my baby is abit chubby
@@fahilafahmy5344 ooh! Good luck! C-sections move really fast after they get the epidural in, but I stand by all my above posted advice still! Side note I was worried the epidural wasn’t working because I could still feel people touching me during prep but I didn’t know you’ll feel touching tugging pressure but never any sharp pain! Another item I didn’t mention above was nausea, told anesthesiologist immediately when I was feeling sick and he gave me something for it through my iv, worked great but man from that point on I was the most tired I’ve ever been, in fact the recovery room was such a blur from how tired I was afterwards! And don’t forget hot tea to help the gas! You’ve got this!
Thank you for this video😌! As a mom of three, I’ve had a cesarean birth and two VBACs after that. Helping other moms is the reason I became a doula and started my UA-cam channel on motherhood ❤️! Knowledge is POWER🤗!
Can I ask how your VBAC experience was? I am due in May and am hoping to have a VBAC, but I’m really nervous!
@@emilywillingham2188 Oh it was great🤗! Both times I was able to do it! I went into labor on my own with my first, and the other one I was induced slightly, but it was totally worth it☺️! You can do it momma❤️! I have my birth stories on my channel and I just made a VBAC tips video you can check out if you’d like. All the best to you🙏🏿!
This video is great & everything so true! My first birth was an unplanned c section after laboring for almost 36 hours!!!! 🤯 my second birth was a planned c section. One thing I will say is if you have a lot of itching all over your body afterwards, it’s normal from the medicine you receive from surgery. It sucks but it’s to be expected. And also, if you have a musty smell on your incision that is underneath your stomach, it is likely because it is folded under your skin from your stomach and baby powder will help with it to keep it dry.
@@tayannamerritt8086 Oh wow! Thanks for sharing your experiences🥰!
What cause back pain after c section
Emergency C section at 31 weeks due to placental abruption. After planning an all nature home birth, I was devastated. Thank you so much for this… our 7 week NICU stay flew by and my recovery is getting easier and easier ⭐️
I went to the hospital with no movements of the baby was on my 32 weeks and they just monitorize the heartbeat of the baby they left me hours in labour wrd with no medical assistence my baby died after some hours later in my belly and they only found out about the placenta abruption once we agree to do the c section may God bless u and ur baby
I. Gave birth a week ago due to placenta abruption i dint know why it happen cuz i was fully rested
I had a Myomectomy 2015, My doctor did a low bikini cesarean cut to remove the fibroids it was a 7 hour surgery. I was told i might not be able to have children. 2018 I gave birth to my first son. 2020 I gave birth to my first daughter. 2021 I gave birth to my second daughter and last gave birth to my second son april 3 2023. Today is my first day back from hospital. I had to have C-section with all 4 babies. This last C-section was one of the most painful experiences of my life. I had so much scar tissue from previous surgeries that it made it very difficult to get my baby out. I have been very blessed having these beautiful babies!!
Wow ! You’re an amazing strong mama, your body is incredible. Your story gives me hope ! I had a few fibroids removed in a myomectomy in 2022. I had a miscarriage in 2023 and I have another fibroid now 9-10cm 😪 I’m devastated and scared, however I am currently pregnant! Praying and wishing our baby is healthy and we have a healthy journey and delivery. I too will have to do a c section. Its astonishing what a woman’s body goes through and can endure 🫶🏼❤️
Congratulations praise be to the lord 💃🏾for overcoming fibroids and all your healthy deliveries
I also delivered all of my 4 kiddos via c section. This last one was also very painful and took longer to get baby out. We thank God for safe delivery, but I won’t be doing it again. lol
I needed this video so bad. I just had an emergency c section at 33 weeks pregnant, never even went into labor… i never even thought about c section care because my pregnancy was going so amazing!! This video just helped me understand that where I’m at in my immediate recovery, regardless of my experience, is where i should be
Just had an unplanned c section for my first baby. Had to be induced due to hypertension then get c section do to failure to progress, waters being ruptured for 19 hours, and some concerning symptoms on my part that had the doc worried. Appreciate all of the info in your videos, I find them very comforting.
Same exact situation as me!
I’ve had two unmedicated births (18 hours and 4 hours-so very different) and then my third was an emergency C-section with general anesthesia. The part that surprised me the most was having labor shakes after the surgery! Waking up to labor shakes with the incision was the most intense experience of my life. I would take unmedicated labor over again anytime! The discomfort of labor is just a muscle working at max capacity vs you know, someone cutting a hole in you. I didn’t want to get out of bed after the C-section and I didn’t want to take the pain meds, but I wanted to recover so I took the meds. I was amazed that I could walk on day 2. We knew that we would likely get emergency surgery because of her arrhythmia (which is already gone 6 weeks later!), so it wasn’t a surprise. And I have a beautiful baby and the pain feels far away. But I wouldn’t wish a C-section on anyone! People joke about them so casually!
Agree 😭 💯
Agree, my first baby was born normal delivery and it was so smooth and fast, recovery was great. Second child with emergency c section, recovery is challenging 😢
It's all a mixed bag sadly. My labors were harsh.
My mom had 3 c sections and my older sister has had 2. All 5 absolutely amazing experience in terms of recovery. I think the intense pain relates more to an emergency C section than a planned one at least that's what professional obgyns say. The emergency C sections I believe require working much faster and also using a different cutting technique where as a planned c section does not require this which is why the pain and recovery is not so bad after surgery. I was in the hospital room with my older sister in day 1 after a planned c section and she said her pain level was at a 4. Sounds pretty good. ❤
Thank you so much for sharing! I had planned and prepared for an unmedicated birth using your tools, but after laboring for 12 hours unmedicated baby's health ended up at stake and I feel I made the right decision moving to a c section. A terrifying decision for needle/medical phobic me! 😳 I had not even looked into it as an option/knew nothing about recovery as I never expected to go that route. I appreciate you talking so openly and respectfully. Thank you for sharing!!
I love how she isn’t awkward about any of this stuff, makes me more confident and relaxed. Thank you for all your advice, help and support 😘❤️
Just had a c section about 18 hours ago. Was hoping to go natural but at almost 42 weeks my water broke, labor started then stalled, tried pitocin but it stressed the baby, so c section it was! I feel ok about everything and my baby boy is healthy. Thank you for making helpful videos no matter the situation ❤
Same exact situation happened to me!
The same thing happened to me😞.
Same but instead it was me having side effects
I experienced the exact same situation
Me too!
That last part about processing your feelings made me cry. You were speaking directly to me. Thank you 🙏🏾
Same for me. I had a c-section 1 week ago and I was really emotional about feeling dependent and incapable of taking care of my child the way that I would like to.
Same
@@Asia107 I understand that. The down time needed after a c section sucks. It gets better. You’ll get plenty time after recovery to take care of baby just the way you’d like to, mama!
Me too ❤
Had a C-Section over 6 months ago! Was totally unplanned but thankful that it brought my beautiful baby girl. I had a phenomenal OB who was also my surgeon. She did a great job and my recovery was quick!
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This is my first planned c section. My vaginal birth with my first daughter was so traumatic on my body and the recovery was so tough. I tore to my asshole + tore ligaments in the pelvis to the point of needing a walker to get around AND PT. It was so hard. So I’m praying this c section is routine and makes it smoother for me to enjoy those newborn days
Just had my firstborn on the 20th everything was planned from being induced to having a normal push but he wasn't turned right so after 20 hours of labor we decided to do a c-section, which I knew would be last resort but that was perfectly fine because he is a healthy baby boy 🥰 now im here watching your videos because we're going home soon 🙏
Same happened to me from induced labour to cs 🥺 been a hard time especially having hypertension..
@@chengbernal6706 me too I had a c section it's an emergency because of high blood pressure...now I'm 4days in recovery
Im 24 & just had a C-Section on Saturday, I can verify that 100% of what she said is true.
I had a csection (my second) two weeks ago. I found out the reason for my first csection was because my daughter was stuck for some reason. My second csection I went into early labour at 38 weeks pregnant and eventually was told to go hospital 23rd of December. There was multiple reasons why I chose to have a csection again but once she was born we found the cord was wrapped around her leg 3 times so we were thankful we made that decision! Lol.
From day 1-5 at home after the aesthetic worn off it hit me really hard, was so painful and couldn't move then it slipped into bad constipation where there was a blockage so even after taking lactulose it wouldn't clear. It was a whole day of it being stuck and causing so much pain. Eventually I had to push the blockage out and had a bad stomach for days after. But after 5 day the pain from the csection was almost all gone and I stopped taking pain relief plus I was back to a normal routine.
Taking off the bandage on xmas day was the worst, literally cried in the shower it was that bad but having a shower in the bath was impossible because somehow I had to get over the bath and I had no strength.
My suggestion to anyone about to have a baby is to look into recovery options for both natural and csection births and see what people suggest like the nitty gritty what to expect or how to combat things because each time I've went into this without any real advice and help. If you have a csection stock up on: painkillers, ibuprofen, high waisted granny pants, maternity pads (the thickest you can get), lactulose, ice packs/heat packs and plenty of loose fitting clothes 🙂 also look into what your shower is like, is it possible to get in easy, can you make it easier? What about getting up out of bed without stomach muscles maybe there's ways to pull yourself up like a bedside table that's stable and heavy.
More advice is be careful when getting up try to use your arms and legs. Don't get up too quick. Take pain meds regular. Wear your stockings til your mobile and if you have injections every night for weeks then remind yourself an injection a night is better than blood clots and dying. Rely on your partner if you have one or ask family or friends to help out for those first few days because you are going to be worse for wear. Rest as much as you can.
I have a c section planned in two weeks for my monochorionic diamniotic twins due to various (high) risk factors, and the last part really hit home. It’s not the birth I want, and I really thought I would be able to deliver naturally but we had additional risk factors present at the last minute and now the c section is the clear safer option. I’m disappointed but thankful that I have this option to bring my babies into the world safely. Thank you for the encouraging words and tips ❤️ praying all goes well!
at least you won't have to go through days of agony leading up to it.
I’m pregnant with mono mono twins I’m so afraid I’m due in 3.5 half weeks I’m in the hospital
I am almost a mom of 3.. and am trying to gear myself up for another c section. I don’t think anything else could make me so anxious. The info in this video is vital. And I have forgotten what the recovery would be like. Having this video to reference is helping wrap my head around what is to come. Thank you.
Hi, do you breast feed if you have a csection?
@@XMrzLeoX i had c section less than 2 mos and yes u can breastfeed. but let husband help u for everything. watch video as well how to breastfeed after c section. u can do it 💪
You are such a blessing! I learned so much from all your videos and felt ready and prepared! My natural birth plan unfortunately ended up in a c- section. Thank you for covering all aspects of pregnancy and recovery!
I was pressured into a c section.
Afterwards I looked into the reasons for it and it seemed completely unnecessary.
I'm very angry and hurt and feel robbed of the natural birth I should have had.
I hope I can recover and that I am not permanently damaged and can still have a vaginal birth in the future.
I’m 😞 sorry to hear that. May you find healing of that abuse 😢. I’m overdue and want to avoid a c sec
i felt the same... today 6 weeks pp... still trying to overcome it mentally
@@manjumahale6415 I’m sorry dear. It’s incredible what some hospitals do 💔
My girlfriend is a first time mom & watching this video with her had definitely provided her with alot of information and comfort. Thank you so much!
Ohh god 😘 love you and your videos
I had an emergency c-section on 29th I’m going through rollercoaster of emotions.
First time mom and didn’t knew what to do and the people in hospital don’t you such detailed information not their fault but watching your video has helped and inspired too.
Now I feel I can do this and I’m not alone
Thank you from bottom of my heart ❤️
I am currently 4 days postpartum after a planned c section (little girl was too large for me to deliver). I felt nothing in my genitals for the first two days, and they have me on meds to manage the pain. Honestly the incision isn’t that bad, but I feel like my insides are bruised when my medicine wears off and I am sore all over. It is steadily getting better, and honestly I would do it 100 times more for my little girl
I had an emergency C-section and this all new to me. Currently still at the hospital but these tips help especially when I got to pass gas because it’s hard.
Yes it is hard. The more you move the easier it will be to pass gas. I suggest a slow walk up and down the hospital hallway. Moving like that will help you pass gas
Had a emergancy c-section 6days ago. I pushed for 4hrs and baby got stuck in my birth canal. He was 9lbs 8oz and we are both doing great now.
My c section was 3 days ago. My baby got to leave the hospital today without me.😢 it’s been ruff. I’ve had to get blood transfusions and blood pressure dropped. I’m here trying to get tips so that I can go home to my precious baby.
I just had emergency cs yesterday, turned out the baby's bag of water is low and he's having high blood pressure. I just had fever few minutes ago, they didnt advise to breastfeed my baby because he is under monitor and will take 1 week. Praying for our fast recovery can't wait to hold my baby. 🙏
Thank you for this I just had an unplanned c section my baby decided to turn completely breech while I was in labor almost 24 hours in it was a very emotional moment for me I thought I was about to push but luckily it wasn’t too late and it wasn’t emergent. The process was quick getting her out but I couldn’t take care of her and she ended up in the nicu and I couldn’t see her until the next day after all of my vomiting had subsided.... I’m here because I’m experiencing lots of swelling and just wanted to make sure this is normal so thank you take care of yourselves everyone it’s not that bad just more time to recover
Almost a week removed from an urgent C-section and this is really helpful. When you have a newborn to learn about and care for, it is hard to remember that I am also a patient.
I was terrified of getting a c section and the recovery wasn’t as bad as I thought it was. Vaginal moms were still dealing with bleeding and tearing and I was feeling pretty great.
Oh goodness, I'm worried as hell here because I'm already passed 38 weeks and little one hasn't dropped yet, my doctor said if by the due date he hasn't dropped then I have to get c section. I heard before that c section heals longer than vbac
@@nisa3612 It definitely is a longer recovery, depending on the circumstances. I’ve had both, vaginal and Cesarean and I’d choose vaginal every time! Don’t let them force you into a c-section! Due dates are just estimates! I’m a doula and I share motherhood and birthing tips on my channel 🙂!
@@nisa3612 This is such nonsense! Some babies do not "drop/engage" until you're in labour itself, especially if this is your first time experiencing labour.. You should ask him to just wait until your body goes into spontaneous labour to avoid an unnecessary C-section
@@tasmiyahhoosen8394 I understand, I've tried my best looking into this topic but I'm so uninformed regardless, I want to decline the decision but can't provide proper reasons for it, and changing obgyn this close to my due date is just so difficult. I was thinking about asking for induction after I reached 39 weeks and see whether it could stimulates the baby to engage and hopefully goes into labor soon
@@nisa3612 It is your right as a birthing woman to ask your doctor to provide you with facts or medical evidence to prove why your baby needs to “engage” before the onset of labour.. Also, a full term baby is born at any point between 37-42 weeks - 40 weeks is just an average.. I’m So sorry that he is planting these little seeds of doubt in your mind.. As Bridget says, you were Built to Birth ❤️
I gave birth through emergency c section and I wasn't ready, I was soooo scared but thank God my husband and doctors were there. My baby is 15days and hence it's winter in South Africa healing is taking a bit long. I'm really scared because I feel like it has changed me. I'm even scared to take a proper shower and my husband asked to see my scars but I wasn't comfortable and I'm not getting support at all so it's very hard😢
27 hours of labor and my baby’s head wasn’t dropping. I had dilated to 3cm. Doctor recommended a c-section saying that it was a red flag that his head wasn’t dropping after all that time. Turns out he was sunny side up with the cord wrapped around his neck. Doc also said my pelvic area is narrow and baby was big. He was worried about baby getting stuck.I never imagined giving birth my first time around in this way. I was mad at everyone including the baby and feeling like I could have done something differently to avoid a c -section. It’s so traumatizing physically, mentally and emotionally. This is going to be a long road to recovery for me.
I can relate so much. I had planned for an all natural birth but then while I had already been in labor for many hours they suspected an infection that would have been dangerous to baby’s health so strongly recommended c section. I didn’t want to endanger my baby so I got the c section. The first week was horrible, I cried every day about baby and myself missing out on the birth experience. And like you I had some angry feelings towards my baby because had she come out a few days earlier (she was overdue) there would have been no infection- which turned out to be harmless when test results came in two days later :( And then you feel bad for being angry at your beautiful innocent little baby. It will take time to get over it psychologically I’m sure.
I can relate the same everything was going so smoothly but end up with c section and still emotionally discturbed
Hi Bridget, have been following your tips since long. My entire planning went haywire at Week 36 plus when my water leaked suddenly and I had to reach hospital around 1:30 noon at emergency. The doctor available initially over phone said i might have to stay at hospital on antibiotics and under observation but my labour started on its own and gradually increased to 10 cm dilation by evening 6:30 to 7 pm. After trying your moo breathing and de stressor breathing and constant CTG monitoring I tried my best to breathe my baby out but doctor said they have to operate because they could touch my cervix fully dilated but baby head not passing out of it. They said baby will either choke or get injured if i pushed further and advised C -section delivery. Around 8:30 pm we consented for C-sec considering safety of baby and my baby boy weighing 3.1 kgs was born before me at 9:45 pm. Safe and sound! Doctors told me term - "Deep Transverse Arrest " and said there was no other way to deliver baby safely into the world.
I was completely prepared for normal delivery but at that point safety of baby and me was important. Is it because I have small pelvic floor that this arrest position happened?
I had to have an emergency c sec at 38 weeks, because of bleeding from placental abruption. My placenta was a bit low lying, there was a chance for normal delivery but was also warned about possibility of c section. I was really hoping for normal but it couldn’t happen :(. So now I’m here recovering from c section, and it’s not as smooth and fast as the recovery I had after normal delivery with my first baby. This video is very informative, thanks for sharing .
I had an unplanned C-section after hours of labor, first baby. 28 hours in, I only dilated 4 cm, after which my doctor had to assist with breaking my water to speed things along. The baby unfortunately did not tolerate the contractions well after that (his heartbeat kept dropping every time), so we have to do an emergency C-section. My recovery felt slow because I wasn't prescribed opioids due to allergies, but I still moved around despite the pain. Nursing was definitely a challenge.
Hi! I’m currently 39 weeks pregnant and terrified because I’ve just been told my baby moved into a posterior position after being in the perfect position throughout my whole pregnancy. Would you please be able to make a video on this? There’s not much reassuring content on youtube for it and it’s very nerve wracking❤️
Check her archive. I feel like she has addressed this in a video.
Check this one
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Same with me until last moment, water broke went to c section,
I end up having emergency c section 😔, am one week post-partum and am feeling preety good so far ,I am not even taking any pain killers anymore 🤷♀️...I wish every mama safe and secure birth ..God bless us all ❤
Am worried for anesthesia, for post operative pain and everything... 😑
I may be getting one next week... So so so much worried about my c section...
@@drmariakhan6669 I know its hard but try to stay positive and relaxed as much as possible..am going to be honest it is not a nice feeling having c section 🙂, but when you ll see the face of your baby and when you ll hold it in your hands you ll forget everything...please keep us updated and best of luck 🥰🥰🥰!!
Thanks a lot Yasmin for being honest... Definitely, i ll keep u updated... Just distracting my mind with my routine activities for the upcoming few days... ❣️
@@drmariakhan6669 no problem at all please stay positive dont stress everything will be fine ,if you feel like vomiting after the c section and if you can of course please do so, it will help cleanse your body from all the medications that they are using for the c section and after ( dont take tablets for nausea) give a chance your body to cleanse its self first.
This is very helpful! I am due in just a couple weeks with my first and never thought about what would happen in case I need an emergency c-section. This really calms any anxieties of the unknown 😊
Thank you so much for this video. I’m about to have my first baby and just found out it has to be a c-section, so i had no idea what to expect for recovery.
I am going to have a planned c-section as this was advised in my case in 1.5 week and I am so overwhelmed. Thank you for this and all your advice
I had 60 hours of failed induction before having an emergency C-section two weeks ago. fun times. I kept postponing the epidural, and on the third day, I gave in. I had a terrible reaction to the epidural where it made my blood pressure 50/30. I thought I was dying. they gave me 3 shots of epinephrine which got it to 90/50, but my baby had a heart rate of 50 for 4 minutes, so they went crazy trying to get him out. what's crazy is I had the induction for hypertension, and literally the night before, my blood pressure had been 215/108. So that whole thing was a clusterfuck. My baby is fine though his apgar scores were 8/9 and he was only 37 weeks. he will be his original due date tomorrow, and he's already trying to crawl, and he can roll onto his side.
How are you feeling now? Did your blood pressure issues resolve?
I love watching your videos and prepared myself for a vaginal birth which turned out to be an unplanned c section just 3 days ago. Im glad you made this video as well! Thank you..
Thank you for this!! I just had a planned c section on 1/21/21 to a beautiful baby boy & these tips are very informative
Me too 😅💙
Update?
I was preparing for a natural birth I followed all your videos. But because I didn't make an ultrasound since week 33 to week 39 they weren't able to detect my placenta was almost dead. So when I went for an ultrasound they told me this, it was my due date almost week 40 and they said they would check my baby's heart rate to decide if induction or C-section and induction was risky so I ended up with a c section 😭 My baby is a blessing and it's beautiful ❤️ but I was sooo not ready for this seriously
Oh my goodness. I had air trapped in my abdomen that caused intense shoulder pain. The pain was way worse than any contractions or post surgery pain I had. I wish more people would talk about this. I literally couldn’t move either arm for a few days. It was horrible
Same!!!!
I literally came to this video for this exact reason. I mainly feel it at night when I’m trying to sleep. Intense pain , literally the worst.
I had air trapped aswell and it caused pain in my back so badly! I had a sports massage on my back, a while after and it got the air out and I felt much better 🙂
Just had my c-section on feb 28th and the gas pain in the shoulders are the worse! Still trying to figure out what will help it
@@Springmoats unfortunately nothing does. Take pain meds, gas meds and just know it doesn’t last forever
Just an addition to #2 laughing!
I made the mistake of watching ridiculousness in my hospital room & had to change the channel lol new meaning to being “in stitches” with laughter.
Omg!!!! Same here
I had to remove the medical tape they gave me on my first full day back from the hospital because there was a seam along the edge and water got in it after I took my first shower. I had to call the nursing line because I wasn't sure what to do about it and she had my husband take it off for me while we were on the phone, then he had to run to the store to get new bandages (there were no "waterproof" ones like the hospital had) while I laid on the bed feeling totally helpless with a little baby on my arm and no strength to sit up. He redressed it the best he could, but now it feels like my guts are going to fall out all the time if I don't physically hold myself while I'm walking. I didn't plan to have a csection, so my house isn't prepared for it. I've moved everything into a spare room and I just sleep there with the baby now, I'm so exhausted...
Having help in your days of recovery can make a world of difference! If you don’t have help from friends and family, hire help.. if neither is possible, just pray.. this too shall pass
I’m having a planned C-Section for my first baby, because he’s breech. Even though I wasn’t opposed to a C-Section and already had some preferences laid out if it were to happen, it still became only 2-3 weeks to fully prepare! I’m getting some clothes that won’t touch the incisions as well!
Thank you so much for making this video. I got teared up at the end what you said about emotional healing and being strong etc. I needed to hear that. I had an unplanned c section and start my finish my labor was 23 hours, 18 hours at a birth center, the rest at the hospital. God bless you!
I’m about to have my 4th baby, but 3rd c section in less than 6 weeks . Thank you for these tips and info I already knew it but it was nice to get a refresher. 😊 thank you 🙏🏼
I like your house! Thx for the time you put into educating us mamas! I just had my second emergency cesarean almost a couple of wks ago but going through Post-partum stuff ... You are very encouraging ... Keep up thr great work!
You’re incredible am currently 26 weeks and nervous my 7 and 9 years old was surgery 7 years later am still very nervous 😬. Thanks for this amazing video as a health care professional it’s hard to just let others take over but am looking forward to giving birth to a healthy baby girl January 2022
Thank you so much for this video! I am honestly educating myself with all of your videos & appreciate you sharing it! As a first time soon to be mum you have given me so much comfort.
I have enjoyed listening to you & you’re amazing at explaining everything 🙌
Really great information. The delivery of said info is rapid fire though. I had to go back and watch it a couple of times because after a while my brain would start to tune it out because it was just so fast. The person in the video speaks very fast and rarely takes a beat.
All my 9 months of pregnancy (baby was born on due date) I constantly watched videos and prepared myself for a natural birth and c-section was an idea that I had eliminated from my mind. After 48 hours of labour my midwives came to a conclusion that c-section was the only option left, I was bummed but knew my baby's health came first. I gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby boy :)
Well that's my birth story,
My question is, how long should you wait until you can start wearing the abdominal belt? Do you have to wait for the stitches to heal first?
I wore mine 2 days postpartum.
I fine out that my stomach is still big
I wore the abdominal binder as soon as they gave it to me, which was on the 2nd or 3rd day.
I had this question too, shouldn't you let the wound heal first? Oxygen is good for the wound?
Thank you for educating us. Some of us have nobody.
I had an emergency c section with my first. Recovery was really hard and I was in lots of pain. I had a planned c section with my second and what a difference in recovery. I mentally prepared myself by watching videos and it really helped me. Going for my third c section on Saturday praying for an easy recovery this time to by preparing myself ahead of time ❤
All the best, i had mine on Wednesday it's hasn't been easy, headache, backache is worse. Been taking painkillers and coffee
@@Sharonborkiruisame! this one has been extremely hard. I had a tubal ligation as well and I’m still in pain. Also have a large lump under my incision but OB said it’s normal and will go away over time
Birth is just never pretty no matter how we do it 😢😭.
I’m just doing a refresher course. Preparing my mind for it again. This time it’s planned. It wasn’t planned with my first pregnancy.
I had an emergency cesarean 1 week ago This is
my 1st baby and I had no idea what to expect. I
really appreciate all your videos, especially this
one as its my current situation. Thank you! ❤
I had an emergency c section a month ago and I cannot believe I ever thought it’d be an easier birthing method than vaginal. I was in labor for 15 hours before they rushed me into the OR because baby’s heart rate had been dropping during contractions for an hour. When i started my first practice push, it skyrocketed way past the normal. We ended up finding out baby’s umbilical cord was wrapped around her entire body and I had a fever and was starting to lose oxygen for some reason. It was honestly so traumatizing 😒 :-(
Sorry you had that experience. I just had an elective c section last week. I had a c section before and it was a risk (very low) of uterine rupture and I though a second c section was easier for me. So, I went for the c section but the surgeons were so rude, the anesthesia made some weird effects on me and the recovery team were kind of rude. It was a very traumatic experience too.
exactly happened to me about a month ago same to same
@@tanial8171 these effects i also faced... depression losing my body and cry... overthink things unconsiously.... wants to be with my husband all the time... less sleep... feels things more.... i cried over so many things... my god i lost so much weight in days had 104 fever for 12 days had pus in my stitches...
I'm so sorry you experienced this but glad it went well in the end ❤️
@@KiyokoSa thanks dear
Just went through 45 hours of labor and 2 hours of pushing which ended in a csection when the dr discovered my babys head couldnt get past the pelvic bone. Thank you for this video!
Had almost the same labor experience 2 weeks ago. Started as a planned homebirth and ended up at the hospital for a c section due to baby’s size and position. Thank God for modern medicine when it is necessary!! 💕
@@ssnure111 so sorry to hear you didn’t get the birth you wanted but I hope you and baby are doing well!
same except I was pushing for 4 hours.. baby head could not fit he was turned side ways had to get a c-section. but im jus thankful my baby is safe
I was trying for a vbac and had watched tons of your videos about labor and delivery.. I felt like I am so prepared for a natural vaginal birth
However I waited for a labor until my due date ..until then tried so many of your tips to induce labor but nothing worked
At the end my doctor didnt support me to pass my due date and had an elective Caesar
And have had lifelong regret for not giving birth naturally since it was our last baby... 🥺😭It's been two weeks now I am still so disheartened
Finally watching this video I never wanted to watch.. Well thanks for being with me
Love from India🇮🇳
Sending you so much love Heena ❤
@@ACupOfKhafi much appreciated❤🙏😊
Thanks to u Bridget,, your videos About breathing technique was really work. While I'm in labor and I deliver my son vaginal birth. When I'm in full dilated From 3:45am to 4:15am my son was born. Thank u so much!! 🥰😘😍
More power !!
Today, I just got unplanned c-section for my 2nd son after pushing for 1 hour
i need this.. thank you..
C-section is really not fun 😭😭😭
I just had an unplanned c-section yesterday. Having one was one of my fears because, personally, I was worried I wouldn't feel like I birthed my baby, but that someone else had done it for me. Let me tell you, that feeling totally went away. My water broke early in the morning and I was still only 1cm dilated 50% and baby was still high, totally not engaged at all. I went through 32 hours of incredibly intense contractions, and all the drugs. I fought for her vaginal birth for as long as I could so when I went into that OR, I still felt absolutely empowered.
I have an emergency cesarean too. I’m a first time mom and don’t know what to do. I really want a normal delivery but I can’t. Thanks for this video.
Same thing happened to me . The physical and emotional trauma is hard. Hang in there ❤️
I had prolonged labor for 24hrs and then a c section. It was really bad I had sepsis but recovering now.
You knew… you FAWKING KNEWW… that imma have a c section in 9 weeks 😭 great video ✨💕
Love your encouragement at the end of the video, Bridget! Love, all the way from Singapore
Had an emergency c-section after being in labor for 48 hours... I was 9cm dilated and couldn't progress anymore. They overdose me on epidural so when the nurse took my cath out I found it impossible to urinate. Ended up getting my bladder scanned and found that there was 1400cc... I also ended up running a fever of 101.4 and had to be on IV antibiotics which ended up causing excessive swelling and burning. Eventually fever went away and I was discharged home but after a week of enduring immense pain I was back at the doctor's office to find out that my c-section was infected and I had developed a seroma. I never had a c-section so I assumed the 10/10 pain I had for the entire week was deemed normal... I couldn't use the bathroom by myself nor could I walk without shaking in pain. Worst experience ever...
I love tour video and this is why im here. I was scheduled induction due to diabetes well, started i.v and i went into labor on my own and next thing i knew they told me i need c section 🥺😖. And im in oain looking for tips education and im thankful for your videos
I had my C-section 3 months ago. This video was very informative! I did not know yellow lochia was normal when I was going though it (until I had my 6 week appt)
Remember it usually gets much more bearable once you can ambulate after surgery. Getting up that first time will hurt but just see if your nurse can give you your pain meds (especially a narcotic, it'll dull your pain sensations). If you start getting extremely painful cramps in your neck, shoulders, chest, abdomen... It's just gas but it's like having a poo cramp in other areas. Ask for gas x (simethicone/mylicon) right after surgery when you get to postpartum. A heating pad is amazing for cramps. An abdominal binder was really helpful when moving around or picking up baby. 2 out of 3 of my by s were born via csection (the girls, 2&3, decided to be breech). Honestly my csection recoveries (without laboring) were easier than getting over an episiotomy. That was rough. I also had really bad leg and foot edema after my two fullterm babies. I could barely walk across a 12x12 room, honestly the pain, heat and tightness would make it feel like the skin on top of my feet and calves would rip in half. That was worse on day 3-14 than the abdominal pain. Even 10mg oxys didn't improve the excruciating pain of ambulation after over exerting myself which would inevitably worsen the swelling. Try a baby aspirin with a doctor's approval and put your feet up as high as you comfortably can. Try to lie flat and put your feet on top of 12in of pillows. I had to sleep like that for a month or my feet would get horrible circulation. Request those post surgical leg massagers to wear when you sleep when you're still in hospital. Yes they're annoying but they'll help the swelling improve by morning.
Great videos and very useful information, but it would be better if you change the tone of your talk and consider some varieties. Sometimes I forget to listen because it is too monotone.
Had an emergency and now need a planned one for baby 2. I wanted a vbac but it has been deemed unsafe for baby and me. Thank you for these suggestions ❤
I am worried for my (potential) upcoming C Section due to the recovery period..I need to be able to drive, cook, clean, grocery shop and do laundry for my children 😥
Hang in there ! It’s rough, to say the least
Its rough but I was walking around again little bit after a week. Tylenol and naproxen painkillers were my lifesavers as well as adult diapers
If you are not a single parent, why cant your partner do that? You need to recover. This is not a judgement of you it's a judgement of your partner for being a lazy slob if they arent helping.
@@chestnut4860my husband had to go back to work immediately after we got out of the hospital, I imagine it would be for the same reason
I have a c-section scheduled for this coming Monday due to her still being breeched. This is my first baby, I am terrified but overall excited. Im also anemic which scares me due to blood loss..
I had unplanned c section after 17 hours labour, your video is such a informative resource. I want to know if I have first baby with c section, will my later baby also have c section?
I'm also curious to know, because i don't want to experience this c.s of a thing again
thinking about a c section for this pregnancy, my first birth was difficult
Helpful. Thanks.
right on time! Thank you for this
Thank you Bridget, I had a unplanned c section
I had an emergency c section as my baby had flipped from head down to breach the night before my water broke and I went into rapid labor. I went from 1 to 4 cm dilated in just under an hour. The ob was checking baby position before offering IV pain meds and discovered he had turned. He was born 45 min after that point as the ob was concerned he'd go into the birth canal with how quickly I was dilating. My contractions were about 2 minutes apart by the time I got to the OR (3 hours after my first contraction) The spinal did not work for me so I had to go under general anesthesia. Pretty much every aspect of my labor experience was unexpected but as soon as I got to hold my son it did not really matter. I'm not sure if we'll have more kids and how my labor experience may play into how I feel but I do know that it was worth it for my baby.
Thank you so much for the video… you’re doing great work… God bless you :)
I'm so scared 35 weeks have to have a c section this time to help my heart warrior ♡
I had an emergency c section it tools 6-8 maybe 9 months to feel normal again. The c section depleted my strength and I constantly felt weak.
You give great information. Thank you so much
The nurses and doctors did the bare minimum to explain anything about the procedure, consequences, or how to heal properly. I planned for a home birth, but my daughter needed to come out via c section. I had previously never had any surgery, and I have never wanted one! I cannot stand the entire medical system, and I feel left in the dust by these people who are supposed to be "caregivers." It's obviously just a paycheck for most of them.
What abdominal binder do you recommend?? I can’t find a link for it in your information. Thanks
Can you do a tubal video? This is my last baby and will be having a tubal after she is born