Natural or C-Section?

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Asexyblond23

New member
Hey girls,

Ok well I have been planning all along to have a natural vaginal birth. This past week I became so backed up and constipated that it flared up hemmoriods to the point were I litearally was in tears and pain 24/7. My Ob, and 4 surgons could do nothing for me, all the pain meds and steriod prescriotion meds didnt touch anything. Finally when we figured out the CF problem things started going the right way. I am on the right track now I believe but things have changed now with delivery. The surgeons have stressed how labor will increase my hemmoriods ( they are internal and external ) and make them extremely worse for the labor and for afterwards. They are suggesting that a c-section would be better for my hemmoriods. I know it sounds silly like these cant be that bad but it was some of the worst pain of my life. I dont know if I could deal with that again. So I have been thinking about the option of a c-section. I complety understand that this is a surgery and that there are more and different risk with surgery compared to a vignal birth but also I am worried about my Cf during labor and the toll it will take on it.

Has anyone else had a c-section? If so was it by choice or the doctors said so, or an emergency? My doula and I have been in depth over this and I am going to contiune to research and study and talk with my doctors but you girls are the best info that I could ever get for cf stuff <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Asexyblond23

New member
Hey girls,

Ok well I have been planning all along to have a natural vaginal birth. This past week I became so backed up and constipated that it flared up hemmoriods to the point were I litearally was in tears and pain 24/7. My Ob, and 4 surgons could do nothing for me, all the pain meds and steriod prescriotion meds didnt touch anything. Finally when we figured out the CF problem things started going the right way. I am on the right track now I believe but things have changed now with delivery. The surgeons have stressed how labor will increase my hemmoriods ( they are internal and external ) and make them extremely worse for the labor and for afterwards. They are suggesting that a c-section would be better for my hemmoriods. I know it sounds silly like these cant be that bad but it was some of the worst pain of my life. I dont know if I could deal with that again. So I have been thinking about the option of a c-section. I complety understand that this is a surgery and that there are more and different risk with surgery compared to a vignal birth but also I am worried about my Cf during labor and the toll it will take on it.

Has anyone else had a c-section? If so was it by choice or the doctors said so, or an emergency? My doula and I have been in depth over this and I am going to contiune to research and study and talk with my doctors but you girls are the best info that I could ever get for cf stuff <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Asexyblond23

New member
Hey girls,

Ok well I have been planning all along to have a natural vaginal birth. This past week I became so backed up and constipated that it flared up hemmoriods to the point were I litearally was in tears and pain 24/7. My Ob, and 4 surgons could do nothing for me, all the pain meds and steriod prescriotion meds didnt touch anything. Finally when we figured out the CF problem things started going the right way. I am on the right track now I believe but things have changed now with delivery. The surgeons have stressed how labor will increase my hemmoriods ( they are internal and external ) and make them extremely worse for the labor and for afterwards. They are suggesting that a c-section would be better for my hemmoriods. I know it sounds silly like these cant be that bad but it was some of the worst pain of my life. I dont know if I could deal with that again. So I have been thinking about the option of a c-section. I complety understand that this is a surgery and that there are more and different risk with surgery compared to a vignal birth but also I am worried about my Cf during labor and the toll it will take on it.

Has anyone else had a c-section? If so was it by choice or the doctors said so, or an emergency? My doula and I have been in depth over this and I am going to contiune to research and study and talk with my doctors but you girls are the best info that I could ever get for cf stuff <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
A

Asexyblond23

New member
Hey girls,

Ok well I have been planning all along to have a natural vaginal birth. This past week I became so backed up and constipated that it flared up hemmoriods to the point were I litearally was in tears and pain 24/7. My Ob, and 4 surgons could do nothing for me, all the pain meds and steriod prescriotion meds didnt touch anything. Finally when we figured out the CF problem things started going the right way. I am on the right track now I believe but things have changed now with delivery. The surgeons have stressed how labor will increase my hemmoriods ( they are internal and external ) and make them extremely worse for the labor and for afterwards. They are suggesting that a c-section would be better for my hemmoriods. I know it sounds silly like these cant be that bad but it was some of the worst pain of my life. I dont know if I could deal with that again. So I have been thinking about the option of a c-section. I complety understand that this is a surgery and that there are more and different risk with surgery compared to a vignal birth but also I am worried about my Cf during labor and the toll it will take on it.

Has anyone else had a c-section? If so was it by choice or the doctors said so, or an emergency? My doula and I have been in depth over this and I am going to contiune to research and study and talk with my doctors but you girls are the best info that I could ever get for cf stuff <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Asexyblond23

New member
Hey girls,
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<br />Ok well I have been planning all along to have a natural vaginal birth. This past week I became so backed up and constipated that it flared up hemmoriods to the point were I litearally was in tears and pain 24/7. My Ob, and 4 surgons could do nothing for me, all the pain meds and steriod prescriotion meds didnt touch anything. Finally when we figured out the CF problem things started going the right way. I am on the right track now I believe but things have changed now with delivery. The surgeons have stressed how labor will increase my hemmoriods ( they are internal and external ) and make them extremely worse for the labor and for afterwards. They are suggesting that a c-section would be better for my hemmoriods. I know it sounds silly like these cant be that bad but it was some of the worst pain of my life. I dont know if I could deal with that again. So I have been thinking about the option of a c-section. I complety understand that this is a surgery and that there are more and different risk with surgery compared to a vignal birth but also I am worried about my Cf during labor and the toll it will take on it.
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<br />Has anyone else had a c-section? If so was it by choice or the doctors said so, or an emergency? My doula and I have been in depth over this and I am going to contiune to research and study and talk with my doctors but you girls are the best info that I could ever get for cf stuff <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Alisha

From all the research and anecdotal stories I can gather, labor and a vaginal delivery won't affect your CF. I don't think I've read one birth story on here (or anywhere else) where someone said that their CF affected things. If anything, recovering from a c/s would have an impact because of the incision in your abdomen and the coughing we do.

If you do decide to do a scheduled C/S I believe the recommendation is do to do it no earlier than 39 weeks. The best way if you do it for a non emergency or life threatening reason is to actually wait till you go into labor and then have the c/s. Then you know baby was ready and you will reduce the chance of breathing problems. Luckily you have lots of time to decide and weigh your decisions. And remember that even if you schedule a c/s you can change your mind any time.

I have hemorrhoids and even though I don't think I've had the pain you're describing I have had my fair share of pain and discomfort. I think for a vaginal birth the best thing you could do would be to let baby descend as far as possible on his own w/o pushing - aka delay pushing till the last possible moment. Remember that surgeons are surgeons and they tend not to favor "natural". I don't remember how birth affected me but at almost 15 months out, I'm doing fine. If anything, being pregnant was harder on me "down there" than the actual birth. If I were in your shoes I'd do a vb in a heart beat but then again I've "been there/ done that".

Good luck to whatever you decide!
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Alisha

From all the research and anecdotal stories I can gather, labor and a vaginal delivery won't affect your CF. I don't think I've read one birth story on here (or anywhere else) where someone said that their CF affected things. If anything, recovering from a c/s would have an impact because of the incision in your abdomen and the coughing we do.

If you do decide to do a scheduled C/S I believe the recommendation is do to do it no earlier than 39 weeks. The best way if you do it for a non emergency or life threatening reason is to actually wait till you go into labor and then have the c/s. Then you know baby was ready and you will reduce the chance of breathing problems. Luckily you have lots of time to decide and weigh your decisions. And remember that even if you schedule a c/s you can change your mind any time.

I have hemorrhoids and even though I don't think I've had the pain you're describing I have had my fair share of pain and discomfort. I think for a vaginal birth the best thing you could do would be to let baby descend as far as possible on his own w/o pushing - aka delay pushing till the last possible moment. Remember that surgeons are surgeons and they tend not to favor "natural". I don't remember how birth affected me but at almost 15 months out, I'm doing fine. If anything, being pregnant was harder on me "down there" than the actual birth. If I were in your shoes I'd do a vb in a heart beat but then again I've "been there/ done that".

Good luck to whatever you decide!
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Alisha

From all the research and anecdotal stories I can gather, labor and a vaginal delivery won't affect your CF. I don't think I've read one birth story on here (or anywhere else) where someone said that their CF affected things. If anything, recovering from a c/s would have an impact because of the incision in your abdomen and the coughing we do.

If you do decide to do a scheduled C/S I believe the recommendation is do to do it no earlier than 39 weeks. The best way if you do it for a non emergency or life threatening reason is to actually wait till you go into labor and then have the c/s. Then you know baby was ready and you will reduce the chance of breathing problems. Luckily you have lots of time to decide and weigh your decisions. And remember that even if you schedule a c/s you can change your mind any time.

I have hemorrhoids and even though I don't think I've had the pain you're describing I have had my fair share of pain and discomfort. I think for a vaginal birth the best thing you could do would be to let baby descend as far as possible on his own w/o pushing - aka delay pushing till the last possible moment. Remember that surgeons are surgeons and they tend not to favor "natural". I don't remember how birth affected me but at almost 15 months out, I'm doing fine. If anything, being pregnant was harder on me "down there" than the actual birth. If I were in your shoes I'd do a vb in a heart beat but then again I've "been there/ done that".

Good luck to whatever you decide!
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Alisha

From all the research and anecdotal stories I can gather, labor and a vaginal delivery won't affect your CF. I don't think I've read one birth story on here (or anywhere else) where someone said that their CF affected things. If anything, recovering from a c/s would have an impact because of the incision in your abdomen and the coughing we do.

If you do decide to do a scheduled C/S I believe the recommendation is do to do it no earlier than 39 weeks. The best way if you do it for a non emergency or life threatening reason is to actually wait till you go into labor and then have the c/s. Then you know baby was ready and you will reduce the chance of breathing problems. Luckily you have lots of time to decide and weigh your decisions. And remember that even if you schedule a c/s you can change your mind any time.

I have hemorrhoids and even though I don't think I've had the pain you're describing I have had my fair share of pain and discomfort. I think for a vaginal birth the best thing you could do would be to let baby descend as far as possible on his own w/o pushing - aka delay pushing till the last possible moment. Remember that surgeons are surgeons and they tend not to favor "natural". I don't remember how birth affected me but at almost 15 months out, I'm doing fine. If anything, being pregnant was harder on me "down there" than the actual birth. If I were in your shoes I'd do a vb in a heart beat but then again I've "been there/ done that".

Good luck to whatever you decide!
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Alisha
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<br />From all the research and anecdotal stories I can gather, labor and a vaginal delivery won't affect your CF. I don't think I've read one birth story on here (or anywhere else) where someone said that their CF affected things. If anything, recovering from a c/s would have an impact because of the incision in your abdomen and the coughing we do.
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<br />If you do decide to do a scheduled C/S I believe the recommendation is do to do it no earlier than 39 weeks. The best way if you do it for a non emergency or life threatening reason is to actually wait till you go into labor and then have the c/s. Then you know baby was ready and you will reduce the chance of breathing problems. Luckily you have lots of time to decide and weigh your decisions. And remember that even if you schedule a c/s you can change your mind any time.
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<br />I have hemorrhoids and even though I don't think I've had the pain you're describing I have had my fair share of pain and discomfort. I think for a vaginal birth the best thing you could do would be to let baby descend as far as possible on his own w/o pushing - aka delay pushing till the last possible moment. Remember that surgeons are surgeons and they tend not to favor "natural". I don't remember how birth affected me but at almost 15 months out, I'm doing fine. If anything, being pregnant was harder on me "down there" than the actual birth. If I were in your shoes I'd do a vb in a heart beat but then again I've "been there/ done that".
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<br />Good luck to whatever you decide!
 
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mamaScarlett

Active member
I can understand your worries. You have to weigh the risks/benefits of your situation.
Keep in mind the risk situation from a c section too. People have them all the time, of course-and they can be a life saving procedure. But any surgery is very hard on us. It will probably be hard on your lungs-even the anesthesia alone would be, and recovery. You'll need a little more time before getting back to chest pt probably.
If it were me, I'd get a 2nd opinion-esp the one of a trained doula who's been to lots of births and seen these issues before.
I have a very hard time seeing how there would be any long term affects with vaginal delivery and hemrd's. The initial pain of it, of course that aspect I see completely. But I've never heard of hemrd's and cf being tied together in any type of long term problem.
I would ask your doctor more about what the benefit of a planned episiotomy would be in your case? I'd think it would help with the pressure.
I really wish you the best whatever happens! And remember whatever decision you make-c section, or natural, or somewhere in between, every thing will be fine.
 
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mamaScarlett

Active member
I can understand your worries. You have to weigh the risks/benefits of your situation.
Keep in mind the risk situation from a c section too. People have them all the time, of course-and they can be a life saving procedure. But any surgery is very hard on us. It will probably be hard on your lungs-even the anesthesia alone would be, and recovery. You'll need a little more time before getting back to chest pt probably.
If it were me, I'd get a 2nd opinion-esp the one of a trained doula who's been to lots of births and seen these issues before.
I have a very hard time seeing how there would be any long term affects with vaginal delivery and hemrd's. The initial pain of it, of course that aspect I see completely. But I've never heard of hemrd's and cf being tied together in any type of long term problem.
I would ask your doctor more about what the benefit of a planned episiotomy would be in your case? I'd think it would help with the pressure.
I really wish you the best whatever happens! And remember whatever decision you make-c section, or natural, or somewhere in between, every thing will be fine.
 
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mamaScarlett

Active member
I can understand your worries. You have to weigh the risks/benefits of your situation.
Keep in mind the risk situation from a c section too. People have them all the time, of course-and they can be a life saving procedure. But any surgery is very hard on us. It will probably be hard on your lungs-even the anesthesia alone would be, and recovery. You'll need a little more time before getting back to chest pt probably.
If it were me, I'd get a 2nd opinion-esp the one of a trained doula who's been to lots of births and seen these issues before.
I have a very hard time seeing how there would be any long term affects with vaginal delivery and hemrd's. The initial pain of it, of course that aspect I see completely. But I've never heard of hemrd's and cf being tied together in any type of long term problem.
I would ask your doctor more about what the benefit of a planned episiotomy would be in your case? I'd think it would help with the pressure.
I really wish you the best whatever happens! And remember whatever decision you make-c section, or natural, or somewhere in between, every thing will be fine.
 
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mamaScarlett

Active member
I can understand your worries. You have to weigh the risks/benefits of your situation.
Keep in mind the risk situation from a c section too. People have them all the time, of course-and they can be a life saving procedure. But any surgery is very hard on us. It will probably be hard on your lungs-even the anesthesia alone would be, and recovery. You'll need a little more time before getting back to chest pt probably.
If it were me, I'd get a 2nd opinion-esp the one of a trained doula who's been to lots of births and seen these issues before.
I have a very hard time seeing how there would be any long term affects with vaginal delivery and hemrd's. The initial pain of it, of course that aspect I see completely. But I've never heard of hemrd's and cf being tied together in any type of long term problem.
I would ask your doctor more about what the benefit of a planned episiotomy would be in your case? I'd think it would help with the pressure.
I really wish you the best whatever happens! And remember whatever decision you make-c section, or natural, or somewhere in between, every thing will be fine.
 
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mamaScarlett

Active member
I can understand your worries. You have to weigh the risks/benefits of your situation.
<br />Keep in mind the risk situation from a c section too. People have them all the time, of course-and they can be a life saving procedure. But any surgery is very hard on us. It will probably be hard on your lungs-even the anesthesia alone would be, and recovery. You'll need a little more time before getting back to chest pt probably.
<br />If it were me, I'd get a 2nd opinion-esp the one of a trained doula who's been to lots of births and seen these issues before.
<br />I have a very hard time seeing how there would be any long term affects with vaginal delivery and hemrd's. The initial pain of it, of course that aspect I see completely. But I've never heard of hemrd's and cf being tied together in any type of long term problem.
<br />I would ask your doctor more about what the benefit of a planned episiotomy would be in your case? I'd think it would help with the pressure.
<br />I really wish you the best whatever happens! And remember whatever decision you make-c section, or natural, or somewhere in between, every thing will be fine.
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Hey Alisha,

I remember in my 6th month of pregnancy is when I started with the external hemorrhoids (I have had some internal ones off and on since a teenager). It was the first time I had external ones and boy do those hurt! I was looking for any type of relief I could get, although it sounds like yours were really bad. I did not have problems with hemorrhoids after giving birth, so they were definitely worse during the latter part of my pregnancy. But I think I didn't get them from pushing because I was only pushing for 30 mins or less. If I did have hemorrhoids I didn't know it because all my pain was coming from my 3rd-4th degree laceration. I remember I couldn't cough for the first couple days after giving birth because the pain was so bad and I ended up getting a little sick because of that. So I can imagine that a c-section incision would be a lot worse than an episiotomy or laceration. But there are many CF women on here who have had c-sections and done just fine. I think it's really up to you and how you want to deal with it. You still have some time to discuss it with all of your doctors and find the option that works best for you.
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Hey Alisha,

I remember in my 6th month of pregnancy is when I started with the external hemorrhoids (I have had some internal ones off and on since a teenager). It was the first time I had external ones and boy do those hurt! I was looking for any type of relief I could get, although it sounds like yours were really bad. I did not have problems with hemorrhoids after giving birth, so they were definitely worse during the latter part of my pregnancy. But I think I didn't get them from pushing because I was only pushing for 30 mins or less. If I did have hemorrhoids I didn't know it because all my pain was coming from my 3rd-4th degree laceration. I remember I couldn't cough for the first couple days after giving birth because the pain was so bad and I ended up getting a little sick because of that. So I can imagine that a c-section incision would be a lot worse than an episiotomy or laceration. But there are many CF women on here who have had c-sections and done just fine. I think it's really up to you and how you want to deal with it. You still have some time to discuss it with all of your doctors and find the option that works best for you.
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Hey Alisha,

I remember in my 6th month of pregnancy is when I started with the external hemorrhoids (I have had some internal ones off and on since a teenager). It was the first time I had external ones and boy do those hurt! I was looking for any type of relief I could get, although it sounds like yours were really bad. I did not have problems with hemorrhoids after giving birth, so they were definitely worse during the latter part of my pregnancy. But I think I didn't get them from pushing because I was only pushing for 30 mins or less. If I did have hemorrhoids I didn't know it because all my pain was coming from my 3rd-4th degree laceration. I remember I couldn't cough for the first couple days after giving birth because the pain was so bad and I ended up getting a little sick because of that. So I can imagine that a c-section incision would be a lot worse than an episiotomy or laceration. But there are many CF women on here who have had c-sections and done just fine. I think it's really up to you and how you want to deal with it. You still have some time to discuss it with all of your doctors and find the option that works best for you.
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Hey Alisha,

I remember in my 6th month of pregnancy is when I started with the external hemorrhoids (I have had some internal ones off and on since a teenager). It was the first time I had external ones and boy do those hurt! I was looking for any type of relief I could get, although it sounds like yours were really bad. I did not have problems with hemorrhoids after giving birth, so they were definitely worse during the latter part of my pregnancy. But I think I didn't get them from pushing because I was only pushing for 30 mins or less. If I did have hemorrhoids I didn't know it because all my pain was coming from my 3rd-4th degree laceration. I remember I couldn't cough for the first couple days after giving birth because the pain was so bad and I ended up getting a little sick because of that. So I can imagine that a c-section incision would be a lot worse than an episiotomy or laceration. But there are many CF women on here who have had c-sections and done just fine. I think it's really up to you and how you want to deal with it. You still have some time to discuss it with all of your doctors and find the option that works best for you.
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Hey Alisha,
<br />
<br />I remember in my 6th month of pregnancy is when I started with the external hemorrhoids (I have had some internal ones off and on since a teenager). It was the first time I had external ones and boy do those hurt! I was looking for any type of relief I could get, although it sounds like yours were really bad. I did not have problems with hemorrhoids after giving birth, so they were definitely worse during the latter part of my pregnancy. But I think I didn't get them from pushing because I was only pushing for 30 mins or less. If I did have hemorrhoids I didn't know it because all my pain was coming from my 3rd-4th degree laceration. I remember I couldn't cough for the first couple days after giving birth because the pain was so bad and I ended up getting a little sick because of that. So I can imagine that a c-section incision would be a lot worse than an episiotomy or laceration. But there are many CF women on here who have had c-sections and done just fine. I think it's really up to you and how you want to deal with it. You still have some time to discuss it with all of your doctors and find the option that works best for you.
 
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