Anyone w/ CF Have a C-Section?

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Kristen

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It's looking like I am going to have to be induced this weekend. I'll be 41w2d pregnant on induction day, and my cervix hasn't changed since 37 weeks. I'm stuck at 1 cm dilated, 50% effaced, and -2 station. Also, the baby is measuring on the larger side. I've been having ultrasounds each month and the measurements have been consistent and putting her at about 9 pounds by Saturday.

(The plan is for me to go in Friday night for Cervidil, and then start Pitocin Saturday morning)

Sooooo, between my stubborn cervix and the big baby, my OB said there is a higher chance I will end up needing a c-section. I am nervous about this because I've heard it's hard to cough after a c-section, (and I've been battling an infection and need to cough!) Is this really true? For those who had a c-section, how did the recovery go? Any advice?

Hopefully I won't need one, but I'd like to go into it prepared!
 
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Kristen

New member
It's looking like I am going to have to be induced this weekend. I'll be 41w2d pregnant on induction day, and my cervix hasn't changed since 37 weeks. I'm stuck at 1 cm dilated, 50% effaced, and -2 station. Also, the baby is measuring on the larger side. I've been having ultrasounds each month and the measurements have been consistent and putting her at about 9 pounds by Saturday.

(The plan is for me to go in Friday night for Cervidil, and then start Pitocin Saturday morning)

Sooooo, between my stubborn cervix and the big baby, my OB said there is a higher chance I will end up needing a c-section. I am nervous about this because I've heard it's hard to cough after a c-section, (and I've been battling an infection and need to cough!) Is this really true? For those who had a c-section, how did the recovery go? Any advice?

Hopefully I won't need one, but I'd like to go into it prepared!
 
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Kristen

New member
It's looking like I am going to have to be induced this weekend. I'll be 41w2d pregnant on induction day, and my cervix hasn't changed since 37 weeks. I'm stuck at 1 cm dilated, 50% effaced, and -2 station. Also, the baby is measuring on the larger side. I've been having ultrasounds each month and the measurements have been consistent and putting her at about 9 pounds by Saturday.
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<br />(The plan is for me to go in Friday night for Cervidil, and then start Pitocin Saturday morning)
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<br />Sooooo, between my stubborn cervix and the big baby, my OB said there is a higher chance I will end up needing a c-section. I am nervous about this because I've heard it's hard to cough after a c-section, (and I've been battling an infection and need to cough!) Is this really true? For those who had a c-section, how did the recovery go? Any advice?
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<br />Hopefully I won't need one, but I'd like to go into it prepared!
 
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Mommy2Zeke

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Well, I'm still being tested, but I thought I'd chime in. I had a c-section and ended up with an upper respiratory infection just a week and a half after. Coughing is tough. I braced myself with every cough and was able to keep from pulling stitches for the most part, but it was painful. I popped one stitch, but it wasn't that bad and they didn't even put in a replacement stitch. Just put extra steri-strips on.

I also kind of learned how to 'huff' and it helped immensely. I would imagine if you start practicing now, you might have it down by the time you need to and you won't be stuck learning how to when you really need to.

As for c-section recovery overall, it wasn't terrible. I felt pretty good just 3 weeks after. The worst part is not being able to drive.

I hope everything goes well for you and that baby is well and recovery is easy! Take care.
 
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Mommy2Zeke

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Well, I'm still being tested, but I thought I'd chime in. I had a c-section and ended up with an upper respiratory infection just a week and a half after. Coughing is tough. I braced myself with every cough and was able to keep from pulling stitches for the most part, but it was painful. I popped one stitch, but it wasn't that bad and they didn't even put in a replacement stitch. Just put extra steri-strips on.

I also kind of learned how to 'huff' and it helped immensely. I would imagine if you start practicing now, you might have it down by the time you need to and you won't be stuck learning how to when you really need to.

As for c-section recovery overall, it wasn't terrible. I felt pretty good just 3 weeks after. The worst part is not being able to drive.

I hope everything goes well for you and that baby is well and recovery is easy! Take care.
 
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Mommy2Zeke

Guest
Well, I'm still being tested, but I thought I'd chime in. I had a c-section and ended up with an upper respiratory infection just a week and a half after. Coughing is tough. I braced myself with every cough and was able to keep from pulling stitches for the most part, but it was painful. I popped one stitch, but it wasn't that bad and they didn't even put in a replacement stitch. Just put extra steri-strips on.
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<br />I also kind of learned how to 'huff' and it helped immensely. I would imagine if you start practicing now, you might have it down by the time you need to and you won't be stuck learning how to when you really need to.
<br />
<br />As for c-section recovery overall, it wasn't terrible. I felt pretty good just 3 weeks after. The worst part is not being able to drive.
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<br />I hope everything goes well for you and that baby is well and recovery is easy! Take care.
 
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tapia

New member
I had a c-section with my daughter and it was very hard to cough because of the pain but I use to apply pressure with a pillow every time I needed to cough.

So I would cough and press down on my c-section with the pillow and surprisingly enough it helped. The nurses at the hospital told me to do that...best advice ever...got me through the healing of my c-section...

Ooh, and when I had my daughter, I had a flare up, they said I had pnuemonia. I still wonder about that...
 
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tapia

New member
I had a c-section with my daughter and it was very hard to cough because of the pain but I use to apply pressure with a pillow every time I needed to cough.

So I would cough and press down on my c-section with the pillow and surprisingly enough it helped. The nurses at the hospital told me to do that...best advice ever...got me through the healing of my c-section...

Ooh, and when I had my daughter, I had a flare up, they said I had pnuemonia. I still wonder about that...
 
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tapia

New member
I had a c-section with my daughter and it was very hard to cough because of the pain but I use to apply pressure with a pillow every time I needed to cough.
<br />
<br />So I would cough and press down on my c-section with the pillow and surprisingly enough it helped. The nurses at the hospital told me to do that...best advice ever...got me through the healing of my c-section...
<br />
<br />Ooh, and when I had my daughter, I had a flare up, they said I had pnuemonia. I still wonder about that...
 
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Keepercjr

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Kristen

Just remember that ultrasounds can be off by up to 2 lbs. They never tell you that but it is true. And women give birth to big babies all the time. Fat squishes. spend lots of time upright while in labor to help the baby descend. And if your ob unit has a squat bar attachment for your bed, use it. Gravity will help you push baby out. Pushing on your back is the worst position for delivery, especially w/ a bigger baby. Hands and knees, squatting or even on your side are better positions. And don't let them break your bag of water. Water will help cushion and make the contractions more manageable for you. It will also allow baby to get in to the best position possible for delivery.

Remember, even if your doc recommends something, the choice is always yours. Unless it is an urgent situation, take some time to think about and discuss anything your OB suggests. Like - what will happen if we say no? what are the risks? what are the benefits? Are there other options?

Have faith in your body! You can do it!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Oh and check out ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network. www.ican-online.org My sister in law had a c/s with her first and she found ICAN extremely helpful for her during her recovery both physical and emotional. And check out Spinningbabies.com
 
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Keepercjr

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Kristen

Just remember that ultrasounds can be off by up to 2 lbs. They never tell you that but it is true. And women give birth to big babies all the time. Fat squishes. spend lots of time upright while in labor to help the baby descend. And if your ob unit has a squat bar attachment for your bed, use it. Gravity will help you push baby out. Pushing on your back is the worst position for delivery, especially w/ a bigger baby. Hands and knees, squatting or even on your side are better positions. And don't let them break your bag of water. Water will help cushion and make the contractions more manageable for you. It will also allow baby to get in to the best position possible for delivery.

Remember, even if your doc recommends something, the choice is always yours. Unless it is an urgent situation, take some time to think about and discuss anything your OB suggests. Like - what will happen if we say no? what are the risks? what are the benefits? Are there other options?

Have faith in your body! You can do it!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Oh and check out ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network. www.ican-online.org My sister in law had a c/s with her first and she found ICAN extremely helpful for her during her recovery both physical and emotional. And check out Spinningbabies.com
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Kristen
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<br />Just remember that ultrasounds can be off by up to 2 lbs. They never tell you that but it is true. And women give birth to big babies all the time. Fat squishes. spend lots of time upright while in labor to help the baby descend. And if your ob unit has a squat bar attachment for your bed, use it. Gravity will help you push baby out. Pushing on your back is the worst position for delivery, especially w/ a bigger baby. Hands and knees, squatting or even on your side are better positions. And don't let them break your bag of water. Water will help cushion and make the contractions more manageable for you. It will also allow baby to get in to the best position possible for delivery.
<br />
<br />Remember, even if your doc recommends something, the choice is always yours. Unless it is an urgent situation, take some time to think about and discuss anything your OB suggests. Like - what will happen if we say no? what are the risks? what are the benefits? Are there other options?
<br />
<br />Have faith in your body! You can do it!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Oh and check out ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network. www.ican-online.org My sister in law had a c/s with her first and she found ICAN extremely helpful for her during her recovery both physical and emotional. And check out Spinningbabies.com
 
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