OB/GYN Explains C-Sections: Why You Might Need One Emergently + Tips to Prepare and Recover After

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  @wrongechidna · 11 months ago

  Had a planned C-section. I agonized over the decision but was the best thing. Turns out the epidural made me extremely sick, dizzy, and dropped my blood pressure dramatically. Since I never had an epidural I had no idea I would react like that. C-section was over in 30 minutes, baby was healthy, and recovery was fine. I feel like some people tried to scare me from having a planned C-section but I think it was truly the safest option.

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• KL

  @KLKosi123 · 2 years ago

  I had a planned c-section a little less than 2 weeks ago and I feel... totally fine! I had a lot of anxiety going into it because I knew I&apos;d be awake for the procedure and the idea of that creeped me out, but aside from the day immediately afterward, the recovery has been virtually painless.

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• KE

  @keilarodriguez3101 · 4 years ago (edited)

  Do NOT ignore a fever after a c-section, DON&apos;T take Tylenol and stay home. &nbsp;Please call your doctor or go straight to the ER! &nbsp; It happened to me, 6 days after discharge, I ended up with a fever and went to the ER and found out I had &nbsp;2 bloodclots in my lungs and an infection in my bloodstream. &nbsp; Take your health seriously, if you don&apos;t feel right go and get checked out.

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  @aisha-3857 · 4 years ago

  She is so smart and considerate as a doctor

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  @thatgermangirl08 · 5 years ago

  I just wanted to say thank you for your content. I am pregnant with my first baby and watching your videos has helped ease my worries and stress. Love your channel!

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  @peachyivyful · 2 days ago

  Had an urgent C-section with my 1st one and scheduled for a planned one in 3w for my 2nd baby. Refreshing the memories now 😊

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  @caylarose6658 · 4 years ago

  I understand there is a opioid problem. But trying to get people to get threw pain from something like a c section with just Tylenol and motion is inhumane. The mother should be able to care for her child and herself after such a horrible event. Aftwr giving birth to my boys they were so stingy with medication. Mothers put so much into the pregnancy and the birth doctors should listen to them when they say they are in need of stronger relief from thier pain. Especially the ones who had babies themselves... this is not direct hate towards yall. But I do wish medical professionals would keep this in mind

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  @Axelsamazingmommy24 · 2 years ago

  I had an emergency C-section almost 7 years ago and my pain wasnt that bad...I&apos;m hoping that the pain that I&apos;ll be experiencing after this planned C-section will be the same only Tylenol for me!

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• AL

  @alissaa1479 · 5 years ago

  I just found out today I may need to have a c section I am 34 weeks pregnant with our first. I appreciate this information and at the end of the day I just want a safe delivery.

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• KA

  @KatieHruby · 2 years ago (edited)

  I had an emergency c section with my first. I was put to sleep and woke up to a beautiful baby boy 💙 The second time I had another c section this one was elective. Baby girl went straight to NICU because of breathing complications she is now almost 2 years old 🩷 I am currently pregnant with my Third choosing another elective c section with tubal ligation. We are waiting until birth to find out the gender. Praying for a health baby with no NICU stay that was really hard on me and I definitely want the bonding time in the hospital since this is my last baby!!! 💜💙

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  @romulusthemainecoon3047 · 5 years ago

  I had a planned c-section due to medical reasons about three weeks ago and I feel great. Hilariously, my water broke anyway the day of the operation and I started having contractions - and the doctors were very impressed, they said it was the best possible outcome for baby since he was really &quot;ready&quot; to come out!

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