5 Tips to Avoid a C-Section
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
- Thinking about a c-section can be scary when you are preparing for birth? It's usually the thing most of us are trying to avoid at all costs. In this video, I am going to share my top 5 tips on how to avoid an unnecessary c-section and have a natural birth instead.
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I saw this title and I just had to quick comment put my two cents in for whatever it might not be worth. Worked in the operating room for 20 years. Many c-sections were involved. I also worked in labor and delivery. From my observation and multiple nurses that I worked with. If you don't want to C-section don't let them give you pitocin and don't get an induction. Soon as they start ramping up the pit forcing your body to do things it's not ready it's almost a sealed deal that you will have a C-section.
The doctors are impatient the staff is impatient nobody wants to do a C-section after hours. People have things they want to do after work. People especially don't want to come in in the middle of the night. My suggestion is to everybody and being a person who's on baby number for herself Wait the longest possible till you actually arrive to the hospital. Closest time possible to actual delivery so that there's less interventions put in place and if you can't avoid the hospital all together women have been having babies for thousands of years. It is not a medical emergency although one in I don't know how many thousands might actually be a real emergency. I've only seen one in 20 years maybe two tops. There was an actual emergency and not just dramatized.
exactly
Thank you for sharing this real experience with us!
Thank you ma’am. You’ve opened my eyes! I will refuse my induction. They’re doing too much.
doctors will be so quick to recommend a C-section or say you need one even when you don’t, because it’s the easier route for them and the more beneficial route moneywise… my doctor told me that I might get a C-section if I don’t push baby out in two hours, I said no and pushed baby out in four hours
totally agree, my doctor said baby is in distress need to do a c-section, I said no so then she said baby is not in distress I can push. Pushed perfectly healthy baby out.
mmmh people have different paths ..other pipo would have pushed a FLAT baby in that 4 hours and ended up with Cerebral palsy
👏👏👏👏Thanks for sharing. I had home births because I didn't want to deal with all that manipulation.
It’s really hard to be positive and doctors is pushing you to have C-section!
This video is a blessing for me. My sister and mom keep pressuring me that “I’ll need a c section because we had C sections and big heads are in our family” and it’s fine and all but with research and experience with my own body , I’ve always felt like that I can completely avoid it especially knowing my baby is very healthy in the womb right now. I know my body very well and I rather have my baby come naturally because our bodies know what to do more than what we give them credit for. My body was designed for birth and this is such a fresh breath of air for me ❤️ these tips also go with my belief system in the divine feminine thank you so much
I know a lot people who gave birth to really huge heads...family one very small woman
Amen. I stand in agreement with you: your body was designed for this. You got this! Don’t let them get into your head.
I’m looking at epidurals different now I say that I’m going to have one when it’s time but I changed my mind I’m going to let my body do it naturally thank you ❤
Also my female cat who’s also a mama came right over and started to purr on my lap as soon as you started talking ❤️ I took that as a huge sign that you’re absolutely on point and take these tips to heart ❤️❤️ new subscriber!
Thank you for speaking up about this. I decided to have both of my babies at home, because I see more clearly than most women how pretty much evil that whole system is. Once you're under their control, they'll manipulate you in those very vulnerable moments, and it's about their agenda, sadly, not mamas or babies. Truly, only a very small % of births actually need to be done through surgery. Most women have no idea how much power they give up. I felt that power during both my amazing births.
I was induced with my daughter 13 years ago, and because I had an epidural I had to get an emergency c section. They even used a forcep to attempt to pull her while pushing and caused damage at the top of her head. I am pregnant with my second and I am going to do a scheduled c section because my last experience was quite traumatic. I am willing to go through the recovery of a c section Vs possibly putting myself through that same trauma like before. Everyone’s experience is different and everyone recovers differently.
Absolutely. You should always make the decision that feels best for you! So glad you know what is right for you. Birth trauma is not easy at all.
you are right! Everyone's experience differs
Avoid induction. I wish I was told this before I went with my perfect baby in that trauma... I pray if I ever get pregnant again I wait longer
I had induction and epidural at 41 weeks and 4 days and my baby came just fine and i had her vaginally! Easy birth couple pushes with no tears
Yayyyy I love this for you, mama 💕
What this your first baby? 😮
@@ExtraOni yes it was my first she weighed 8lbs 12oz!
Even in breech situations, C sections are not necessary! You just need to look for a trained midwife in breech presentations well in advance!! A lot of of complications could be avoided by a) having a healthy pregnancy b) being educated and prepared for births d) get a doula and midwife c) avoiding hospitals and give birth in birth centre or at home
100000000% agree!
@@awerkingmama you are amazing! God bless your heart!
This was definitely helpful. Thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience 😊
Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you for this info
Thank you so much! This was super helpful & informative. I'm sure I'll be coming back to watch and take notes. Really appreciated what you had to say about your first birth experience and how you thought you were prepared, but came to find out that you really weren't. That bit of info was a wake up call for me. Can't wait to watch all of your other vids :)
I'm already seeing an OB at a OB/GYN practice. One of the best in my area and came highly recommended, however, I'm finding that their methodologies aren't aligning with the birth experience I'd like to strive for. Thinking about switching to a Nurse Midwife that makes housecalls and having an at-home birth instead. Would a Nurse Midwife be enough or should I also have a doula? Thoughts anyone?
Love this video! Thank you so much for the information. Does medication also include Entonox ?
Thank you ❤
When you mention inductions, are you also referring to a membrane sweep? Great video!
3:34-3:53 these words actually put me at ease. You can only control what you can control. Anxiety stems from not just the unknown but trying to control it. The only thing you can literally control is your own actions. I’m going to do the best I can do to prepare for my second birth this October. Your videos have helped so much. ❤
But I have 2 girls it was 2 c section now am 5 months and I think they're going to recommend me for it because my pelvis not opening up
The other moms screaming was bothering me 😂 I’m not the best person for empathy sometimes so that was fun I’m not in my own place I live with my parents so I have to go to the hospital but I’ll have headphones this time
When there's a tinge of brown on water break is this unsafe for the baby? That's why NHS kept me and I was sat on the bed unable to move as baby's head had a wire on and was told his heart rate was dropping
How many weeks r u?
Me in prodromal labor, due date tomorrow, watching this like PLEAAASEE God don’t let me have a c-section!
Praying for you and your baby ❤ I hope you'll have a smooth delivery!
Thank you ❤❤❤
Checking in on you. How did it go?
@@candrabyrd9992 Awe hi, kind stranger. God has a funny sense of humor. My baby is perfect and we are both okay. But she’s right - prepare yourself even if you don’t plan to have one. I dilated to 9 cm & had to have an emergency c section. At this point I’m just grateful we have this option at all! Blessings to you ❤️
@audrey7650 I was just wondering the same thing! I'm sorry you had to have the ER C-Section after getting all the way to 9cm..what was the cause if you don't mind me asking?
My only advice is to refuse any paralyzing drugs seriously the side effects such as your blood pressure and therefore babies heart rate to drop and since they’re monitoring everything then it’s an emergency c section don’t take any medication that way you can move off the bed or just continue to labor at home if they try to take you back for one lol.
I’m curious your advice to someone who’s GBS positive as far as when to go to the hospital. My midwife had said try to come in early to get two doses of the antibiotics which take a few hours to go in
In many European countries the routine GBS tests are not done anymore due to no real benefit to babies' outcome.
GBS positive mother does not automatically results in a sick baby.
However if you wish to receive the drip antibiotics, there shouldn't be a problem to just get it and go home afterwards??
Thank you for sharing!
How about when baby’s meconium is released inside? Is that a real reason for a C-section?
yes! if they see meconium( there is a grading to it) better to do C/S and if specially your not fully dilated by then.
Lots of women do birth vaginally even when there is evidence of meconium. There definitely are issues with meconium though, particularly baby injesting it. But if baby's heart rate doesn't show distress there usually doesn't seem to be an issue
For everyone saying not to get induced, sometimes you don’t have a choice. I don’t. My baby is showing some signs of issues and to keep him as safe and healthy as possible I have to be induced early. However I will fight against a C-section to the bitter end. If I have to be in labor for days.
Exactly
Absolutely mama. Inductions are necessary for some people for the safety of mama and baby. You have to do what’s best for you 💕
I was induced as was 41 weeks and had to by doctors orders and gave birth naturally. One doesn't equal the other, just the chance is higher.
The baby is showing signs of distress in your case therefore it makes sense. Folks are talking about hospitals doing unnecessary procedures to low risk births to get more money out of folks. It’s just unethical and cruel.
I've had to be induced twice. I hate being induced but it was medically necessary. Both times I was able to have them naturally, without pain meds, though the labors were definitely harder than my out of hospital birth. They and I were both fine. Some of us unfortunately don't have the more common low risk pregnancies that other women have. I hope everything went well with your birth. It's looking like mine will have to be induced this week too.
I actually will have no choice - 35y.o. diabetic type 1 with Sacroiliac joint syndrome 😢 living in Germany, my gynecologist STRONGLY advise me a C-Section... I'm a bit sad 😔 but if it's a safer way for me and the baby I'll do it
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Oh I'm sorry dear I'm kinda dealing with the same. I'm a 34 year old with type 2 diabetes. I wanna reverse this disease. I already had a C-section 10 years ago. I'll be 35 when I give birth I just want a VBAC. I don't want to get cut again. Healing from a c section is hard.
This is super nuanced!! Wonderful options!! Exactly what I want which is at home as long as possible, but hospital labor
I would add going to an osteopath weeks prior to labor to position baby because in OA or LOA bc MOST PROBLEMS are caused by the baby’s position!!
When I have a baby I want a home water birth, that's unmedicated and try do it painless with all the techniques available.
What about doctors wanting to induce or otherwise put pressure on various things like C-section when it comes to having gd?
Yeah im in the same situation plus i had c-section 10 years ago. I still told them im doing this one naturally
@@Esmeevans378that's my plan too. I recently got my induction date but hoping baby will come on his own before that or at least sometime before my edd. Not because I'm worried about him getting too big, I just want to get this whole thing over with so everyone can leave me alone lol
What about if there is meconium in the amniotic fluid?
Is that a valid reason to rush into c section?
No it's not my baby pooed in me and saw it on my pad and they let me carry on labouring they just put me on the monitor if it was serious they would have used an intervention.
@@soniyaimran8822 but what if it happens before you even in the labor process? I mean, if you are not dilated enough yet
Same. My baby poor in me and went ahead with normal delivery
What if your provider says your baby is getting too big? They keep talking about shoulder dystocia. When I look up the statistics, it doesn't appear to be overly common. Is the potential of having a big baby a reason for a c section?
Keep in mind that the weight estimates are notoriously inaccurate... You are most likely more than capable of birthing even a large baby vaginally and keep the section for it's intended use - for real emergencies... The doctors are so well practiced in c-sections that there is probably no difference in outcome to planned v emergency section.
listen to your doctor. more than 4 killo is risky for you and your baby! specially if you have gestational DM.
They told me my son was going to be HUGE! I have a family history of 13lbs babies. Guess what? He was 6lbs!!!!
If it makes you feel better too, even if they are big, my grandmother had all her babies naturally and they were all 11lbs-13lbs! She didn’t even tear! Don’t birth on your back!!!
They told me mine was going to have a chubby tummy and so he may be at risk of shoulder dystocia but his tummy wasn’t chubby at all and he was fine.
Same for me. I am 38 weeks pregnant for my second baby. The first one was born by natural birth . Considering that my doctor suggested a C-section. She was around 9 pounds And again for the second child, the doctor suggested C-section because the baby is big. But I’m still not sure what’s right? Last week, the ultrasound estimated that the weight of the baby is about 9 pounds, and the doctor gave me an appointment for a C-section for the next 10 days to avoid any risk, and now I am afraid of a natural birth because of this. I would like to know your opinion and suggestions
Do you think a sweep of the cervix is unnatrual?
It is a more natural induction option since it doesn’t use medication so it’s not technically unnatural. It should be reserved for when needed imo but it’s definitely an option women have.
Is that something I can use as a mom who’s having twins?
Inductions can be used with twins and twins can also come spontaneously.
Doctor suggested I might need early induction because my baby is TOO SMALL.
(32 WEEKS: 4-5th percentil -1560 grams).
Is this a reason to have induction???
I suppose they want to rather make sure baby is doing OK from outside?
How early is your induction?
@@Esmeevans378 It is not certain yet, it was only brought up as a possibility.
I am 38 weeks pregnant for my second baby. The first one was born by natural birth . Considering that my doctor suggested a C-section. She was around 9 pounds And again for the second child, the doctor suggested C-section because the baby is big. But I’m still not sure what’s right? Last week, the ultrasound estimated that the weight of the baby is about 9 pounds, and the doctor gave me an appointment for a C-section for the next 10 days to avoid any risk, and now I am afraid of a natural birth because of this. I would like to know your opinion and suggestions
I’m not a medical professional or birth worker but I believe that if you had your first baby naturally you can do it again you got this momma don’t let the doctor scare you and you can request a different doctor they work for you
I will be due June 9th with my 4th. My previous 3 were delivered vaginally. I don’t have diabetes but they said baby is measuring ahead of schedule she was 7lbs at my 36 week check up they said I would most likely need a c section but I don’t see why either if I’ve had healthy deliveries plus me & baby are perfectly healthy as well but yes it’s just fear trust your body.
My cervix swelled up do you think I could have avoided that if I had calmed down😂 I wasn’t ready to be kept at the hospital
I have a doula but I like to talk to other women about birth she’s been to a lot of births but I like different perspectives
Go to an OSTEOPATH to move baby into OA or LOA around week 36-38!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 position is everything
Is it possible for a woman who had myomectomy surgery to have a vagina delivery if she gets pregnant 10months post surgery? Please i need answers 🙏
Possible
Why would you ignore a dropping heart rate ? 😮
Because baby’s heart rate will fluctuate during labor normally. Especially when mom is moving and changing positions and as the uterus contracts and relaxes. Imagine if you were in a sac and it was squeezing your whole body then relaxing from your entire body. That would cause your heart rate to fluctuate.
I didn’t know this until I watched my second baby’s heart rate it dropped off a few times but not enough to be concerned I wish I knew this the first time
We would never ignore a dropping HR but it usually comes back up. Contractions can cause a slight drop sometimes and when we get closer to pushing it can do the same thing. Our worry happens when it doesn’t come back up or if we don’t address the drop and change the potential reason that could be causing the drop.
Just say no lol