r/CsectionCentral

I’m 12wpp and got a deep freezer for my stash. I finally counted it all and I have just over 500oz in total. She BF during the day and sleeps through the night so I get up at night once or twice to pump.

I thought I had so much more than this. I’m sad that if I die she only has a little over two weeks of supply stored. I feel like I need to be pumping more.

Also, my left boob has half the supply of the right, how can I fix this?

I recently had my first visit with my new OB for my third baby. I’m 12 weeks now! I had to have my first two babies via C-section (first son was breech, second son was a failed VBAC). She recommended that I just plan a 3rd C-section, which I was already planning since my TOLAC and recovery experience was so traumatic. No problem there! But she asked me about doing sterilization while they’re in there operating for this C-section. I was a little surprised, but I asked if that was typical to ask after a 3rd c-section. To which she replied that she recommends it after a FIRST C-section. I was shocked because I’d never heard this before… and I would have been devastated to hear that after my first child. Plus, so many women have repeat C-sections with minimal complications! So thankful no one told me that after my first C-section! Has anyone else heard of this? Is it just my OB probably? My husband and I were planning on him getting a vasectomy after this baby anyway since we do want to be done at 3. But I couldn’t imagine hearing this if I only had one child. She said she wouldn’t ask again or pressure me into it, but wanted to make the option available. Which I appreciate! I just wonder how many women get told after their first child/C-section and how they’d react to that!

I am currently 3 weeks pp from my second c section. Recovery has been wonderful so far but my body is SORE. I go on a walk everyday, but are there any light stretches I could be doing that are safe before my six week appointment? I don’t want to overdo it before I’m cleared to workout but my body is begging for some kind of movement lol

First off, I wanted to thank everyone in this group for all of your reassurance & tips. I was so nervous to have a planned c-section. This was my first baby, and I was completely caught up on scary c-section posts online. I just wanted to share my experience for any other expecting mama's who may feel anxiety for their upcoming c-section.

1. One of my biggest worries was the IV (I know, I know)...I saw people online saying "The IV is the worst part, it hurts so badly." To be honest, I didn't feel a thing. The IV put in my hand did not hurt me at all. I know everyone has different experiences, but it was barely a pinch for me!

2. My doctor & nurses were so sweet. It's nerve wrecking going into a big surgery, but more than likely your doctor/nurses will have casual conversation with you, attempt to make you laugh & overall just lighten your mood!

3. The spinal was not bad! They told me it would feel like a bee-sting. Honestly it was just a pinch! Once you get the spinal, you will feel your body get warm. They'll lay you down. Once your numb, it's a weird feeling; but it's not uncomfortable. You just get used to it! It really wasn't bad for me! The spinal is also nice because it super numbs you! Like once I was finished the c-section I was numb for a very long time! It honestly wasn't as bad as people would said online.

4. One of my major worries was tugging and pulling. Tbh, I did not feel that. If you do feel anything, the moment you say something your anesthesiologist will immediately add more medications and your instantly okay!

5. I would 100% have a c-section again. It was kinda nice knowing my baby was coming that day. Also, I went into surgery at 9:20am & my baby girl was born at 9:32am. It's such a surreal experience.

Again, I know not everyone has the same experience as me! But I wanted to share the positive experience I had, because I know I needed to see posts like this before my daughter was born.

Thank you everyone :)

Hi everyone! I am 33 weeks today and I feel so nervous about my planned C-section, my first baby was an emergency C-section and tbh after 36 hours of labor I fell asleep through the whole thing lol, I have two questions for you mamas!

1. How was the planned C-section? (good and bad experiences. All is welcomed)

2. Did anyone have a scheduled C-section and end up going into labor early? As of right now my cervix is 1cm dilated but it is also my second kiddo. The second part of this question is, If so how did that experience go?

As silly as it sounds I am worried that if I were to go into labor early I wouldn’t get a C-section and be forced to have Baby through a natural delivery and I don’t feel comfortable with that since my first little one got stuck in the birth canal and couldn’t descend any further.

Please and thank you 😊

I’m about 13 was pregnant and 37 years old. Due to my first c section, my OB wants to do an elective for my second baby. I’m currently on 100mg of Zoloft and was during my first as well. No one mentioned baby aspirin to me with my first, but this week I was told I should start one dose of it a day. I asked about interactions with Zoloft and they weren’t concerned.

But now that I’m thinking about it, I’m a little worried since I’m planning a C Section and both drugs add bleeding risks. Anyone have any experience with this?

Last year I had a baby with CDH and CDLS she passed away at 2 months old. 2 months later I found out I was pregnant again it was terrifying. I just gave birth 3 days ago via c section to a healthy baby. I feel like something is wrong. Honestly a lot is going on physically so I’m just wondering if maybe it’s just my emotions or if my body is trying to tell me something. The day before my surgery I woke up with a cough and a cold no fever so the next day they continued with the surgery. After the surgery I was released after one night and sent home with my baby. I have been having horrible back pain whenever I stand up, my normal incision pain, coughing from being sick, intense bouts of gas pain, I feel nauseous at some times and last night I had my haemorrhoid burst. I feel like my body can’t take anymore I’m barely sleeping because I’m so anxious about my baby. I sleep for maybe one hour or hour and a half max in between midnight feeds. I just went to bed and I woke up an hour later with this horrible feeling of dread and like something was wrong. I’m scared honestly my last c section was not this complicated I was only dealing with my incision pain and nothing else. I’m at the point where I’m just crying all the time because of my emotions but now I just woke up with this horrible feeling like something was wrong with me. It was just a gut feeling nothing had changed but I’m terrified. Has anyone had similar issues or feelings or can shed light. Please I really need help and advice.

My husband is amazing and supporting me like crazy but I feel so bad for relying on him so much I feel like I need to be doing more. We just bought a house and he is still finishing up moving which I haven’t been able to help with and he’s beyond stressed out and now he has to worry about me and our child. I feel like a failure like I’m useless.

I am typing this to hopefully help others. I am 10 days post op. Currently in the hospital awaiting a surgery to drain a huge abscess under my incision in the morning. I had no fever, or pus, bleeding prior to this. I only caught it because I had a bulge and the right side of my stomach was bigger than my left. I also had chills/shakes/body aches with NO fever. And the pain was not that bad i was able to walk. I almost missed getting this treated because everything i felt weren’t red flags. Please watch out for any of this even if u don’t have a fever or worsening pain. I am glad to have caught this now as it could’ve turned into something worse. I posted on here not too long ago about the body aches. But this was the answer. I called the doctor 3 days ago and told them what was happening they just said to take tylenol and ibuprofen. Listen to your body. This shit is scary and i am so scared for tomorrow’s surgery.

Question! For those that had a scheduled C-Section, when did you have hospital visitors? For some background info, this will be my second C but first was an emergency. I have a 1.5 yo that I want to visit first (but that will be a very short visit as her attention span is near nothing lol).

I had visitors about 15 hrs after I delivered baby girl and was running on adrenaline. Once that was over I wanted no one around.

Surgery is planned for noon. Should I go ahead and plan for visitors the first evening after recovery and then no other visitors? Or wait until the second day? I feel like the pain might be worse by the second day but also shouldn’t be cathed so can maybe move around more. Give me all the advice! Lol

I’m 6 weeks PP from an unplanned c section. At 1 week PP had a confirmed infection, the incision site was opened and packed in addition to taking oral antibiotics. As the site closed, I’ve had constant bandages on the site for the past several weeks.

The site is now closed, infection totally clear and so the bandages were taken off yesterday.

Today whether I wear my high rise cotton underwear or low rise seamless, my incision feels like it’s burning from any kind of fabric rubbing/touching it in the slightest. It’s awful!

I’m picking up some silicone gel strips today in hopes of protecting the scar from the rubbing, and I want to get started on desensitizing exercises. My question for those that have done these is how you balance them both? If the strips can stay on a full 7 days, then when do you do desensitizing?! I don’t really understand… help!

Hi everyone :) I’m 11 weeks post C-section and started now and then getting a random pain in my lower right side. I’ve noticed it comes on quite suddenly and then disappears - I think it’s only been while I’ve been breastfeeding or shortly after (I haven’t noticed it happen while walking for example).

I can only describe it as it’s closer to my ovary region and almost similar to ovulation pain. It’s just happened now and then over the last couple of days and it’s short lived. I don’t have my period back yet so surely couldn’t be ovulation pain.

I don’t have any bleeding or any other ‘suspicious’ symptoms. Any other ladies experienced something similar? I hope I’ve been able to describe it accurately and in a way that makes sense. My doctor is currently out of the country so thought I’d ask the group in the meantime.

Hi yes I had sex 6 days post c section and it felt amazing. My bleeding has been little to none and I was super horny. He did finish inside me. I am exclusively breastfeeding and I want to have sex again. I have a week check up with my doctor tomorrow for my c section scar and I’m going to talk to her about it but has anyone else had sex this early after having a successful c section? I do want to have another baby as soon as safely possible but I also don’t want infections or to cause any issues that will harm the pregnancy.

I hear of people having pelvic or scar pain after cs but does anyone have higher up also like the entire stomach just cramping all the time? Im 6 months out. Goes away at times, but comes back. Usually 3- 4 days or more at a time. Now im on day 6. Ironically I feel better when on my period. What could this possibly be? My quality of life is shit now

Did anyone else have this?

I haemorrhaged pretty bad during my c section and because of this plus the fact I have had a c section before my risk factors meant I had to have a six week course of blood thinning injections every day instead of the standard 10 days.

Has anyone else had this? I’m 3 weeks into the 6 weeks and even though I’m halfway there the thought of doing the next 3 weeks is killing me 😭 I know they are important but I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t wondered about stopping early. I’m active every day because I have a toddler anyway. But I know that’s probably a bad idea so I won’t do it. I just have such a huge needle phobia and it makes me feel so sick and panicky doing them every day.

I had a CS back in 2019 for my first child so 7 years ago. I had labored and dilated to 10 and pushed for so long but she wasn’t descending as she was sunny-side up. After reading my post OP report, I noticed them mentioning “there were extensions that she is not candidate for VBAC.” I’m guessing when they were reaching down to get to her my scar ripped a bit down but not sure how many and how big.

Fast forward 7 years I’m finally pregnant again (after IVF) and with a new OB clinic. The OB I saw was basically implying “u can try to labor if you want and we can take it by ear” but didn’t give reassurance that it’s super safe or super risky so it’s up to me?? Anyone ever labor and deliver post 1 CS that had extensions? My fear is I would labor again and then end up needing another CS again. At that point I would rather just schedule a calm and planned out CS from the get go. But I have no idea how “extensive” by extensions are and if it’s worth the risks? Any and all personal anecdotes are welcome ❤️

Hi everyone, I'm expecting my second and have a 1 year old at home. I'll almost certainly book a repeat C section since I'm refusing induction this time, but when will depend on whether I choose to try for spontaneous VBAC or not.

If I end up with another C section, I'm seeking tips from experienced mamas on how to handle toddler care when my partner returns to work after only 2 weeks, which I'm pretty nervous about 😥 I'm worried about basic things like being able to change their diaper, get them into a high chair for meals and even lifting the strollers. Also being stuck in the house and unable to drive for 6 weeks.

Do most lift their toddlers again before the 6 week point?

I’ve been going back and forth on something big and wanted to hear from others who’ve been in a similar spot.

I’m currently pregnant with my second and due June 8th. My doctor offered to remove my tubes during my C-section, and I just don’t know what to do. On one hand, it feels practical and “done”, but on the other, I’m really struggling with the idea of closing the door on having more kids forever.

I love being a mom. My first is incredibly smart and sweet, and while he’s on the spectrum and that comes with its own set of challenges, he’s honestly amazing. That’s part of what makes this decision harder,I know what I have is so special, but I also know parenting isn’t always easy, and adding more kids could change things a lot.

My partner is 100% supportive either way, which I’m really grateful for, but it also means the decision fully falls on me. And I feel kind of stuck in the “what ifs.”

For those who chose to have your tubes removed (or chose not to), how did you know you were ready? Do you ever feel regret, or was it a sense of peace once you decided?

I’d really appreciate hearing real experiences. good, bad, or in between.

Thanks mamas 🙏🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

EDIT- Thank you so much to everyone I have decided not to go through with it!! ❤️❤️❤️

I had an emergency c section last Sunday, healing has been going pretty well and I have been moving about a bit, not too much though.

Yesterday I had a very noticeable burning pain but only specifically when I was moving so for example I was trying to turn over in bed.

I got some more of this pain today but even worse as it’s across nearly the whole scar.

Is this a normal part of the healing process? It doesn’t feel like the kind of burning you’d expect from an infection but obviously I’m still cautious, it was when I was getting up out of bed.

I’m also getting my dressing taken off tomorrow