Thank you for telling your story!! I too wanted an unmedicated vaginal birth but i’m having complications with my cervix and baby is about 11lbs!! My midwife told me about the complications if i tried a vaginal birth and there’s no way im risking our lives like that!! So they scheduled me a c-section on the 12th! I’m completely heartbroken and have been crying for days after finding out but watching videos like this really HAVE been helping out. I know imma still be terrified but NOT AS terrified (hopefully)
@@stephlcase Thank youu! I’m so glad you said that! About grieving, cuz i’m so so beyond upset and everyone’s telling me “congratulations it’s what’s safer for you guys” like obviously i know that but it doesn’t feel like a full “congratulations” moment if that makes sense. I’m sure you understand !!
I'm so glad everything everything went well! 🙏 My C-Section story: I had planned to have a natural birth as well. My pregnancy was normal, no special concerns. I went past my due date and on the 9th day after the due date, my water broke and I went to the hospital. They put me on pitocin because I wasn't very dilated. I started to have more painful contractions and back labor so I chose to get an epidural. I was afraid of this because my sister had one and it didn't work well for her so I was worried the same would happen for me. That was not the case - it was like day and night! I felt no more pain! They started to ramp up the pitocin but baby was starting to have heart rate issues so they stopped it and monitored me through the night. There were times where baby's heart rate would slow down during the contractions and they had me reposition in order to get it right again. By morning I had not dilated enough and it was getting close to being 24 hours since my water broke. For that reason they prepped me for a c-section. Baby was born! Turns out the cord was wrapped around his neck twice! Looking back I am very thankful I had the surgery because the cord being wrapped around him could have caused serious issues if I had a vaginal birth. To all mothers preparing for birth - you got this! It will be scary and stressful but just put your faith in your care team and they will do what's best for you and baby! Don't expect things to go as planned - your body and baby might have a different path they want to take, and that's okay! Trust in yourself and best wishes! 🥰
Thanks for sharing your story Kayla :') The fact that you went through so much but still had to get the surgery is crazy. You're so resilient! And life wouldn't be the same without you and your son. Much love!
@stephlcase I'm glad you had an overall good experience. I am curious though, how you feel about them telling you he was big, when he was actually a very normal weight?
Thank you for telling your story!! I too wanted an unmedicated vaginal birth but i’m having complications with my cervix and baby is about 11lbs!! My midwife told me about the complications if i tried a vaginal birth and there’s no way im risking our lives like that!! So they scheduled me a c-section on the 12th! I’m completely heartbroken and have been crying for days after finding out but watching videos like this really HAVE been helping out. I know imma still be terrified but NOT AS terrified (hopefully)
I’m so glad that this helped. You have every right to grieve though! You can do this :) Gotta stay strong for your child ❤️
@@stephlcase Thank youu! I’m so glad you said that! About grieving, cuz i’m so so beyond upset and everyone’s telling me “congratulations it’s what’s safer for you guys” like obviously i know that but it doesn’t feel like a full “congratulations” moment if that makes sense. I’m sure you understand !!
Yes girl! It’s ok to be sad. Take that time to process it ❤️
I'm so glad everything everything went well! 🙏
My C-Section story:
I had planned to have a natural birth as well. My pregnancy was normal, no special concerns. I went past my due date and on the 9th day after the due date, my water broke and I went to the hospital. They put me on pitocin because I wasn't very dilated. I started to have more painful contractions and back labor so I chose to get an epidural. I was afraid of this because my sister had one and it didn't work well for her so I was worried the same would happen for me. That was not the case - it was like day and night! I felt no more pain!
They started to ramp up the pitocin but baby was starting to have heart rate issues so they stopped it and monitored me through the night. There were times where baby's heart rate would slow down during the contractions and they had me reposition in order to get it right again. By morning I had not dilated enough and it was getting close to being 24 hours since my water broke. For that reason they prepped me for a c-section. Baby was born! Turns out the cord was wrapped around his neck twice! Looking back I am very thankful I had the surgery because the cord being wrapped around him could have caused serious issues if I had a vaginal birth.
To all mothers preparing for birth - you got this! It will be scary and stressful but just put your faith in your care team and they will do what's best for you and baby! Don't expect things to go as planned - your body and baby might have a different path they want to take, and that's okay! Trust in yourself and best wishes! 🥰
Thanks for sharing your story Kayla :') The fact that you went through so much but still had to get the surgery is crazy. You're so resilient! And life wouldn't be the same without you and your son. Much love!
Thank you for sharing your experience!
You’re so welcome!
Why did you have to have a c section?
My baby was measuring really big and my pelvis is very narrow. My doctor thought it was the best/safest way to deliver my son. He was 8lbs 5oz!
@stephlcase I'm glad you had an overall good experience. I am curious though, how you feel about them telling you he was big, when he was actually a very normal weight?
It didn’t bother me too much! He was above average in length and his head circumference would have probably given me a fourth degree tear lol