This is my first pregnancy and am having twins, and I am afraid to think about c-section.?

Then don't think about it! Twins can be born vaginally with no problems. As you get further along, you will find out where the pregnancy could be leading to. C-sections aren't as bad as you think. I had an emergency one and then a planned one.

This is my first pregnancy and am having twins, and I am afraid to think about c-section.?
In three weeks I'm about to get my second one. It's not the best thing to go through but I believe it is well worth it. Bring a comforable robe as you will need to stay in the hospital for atleast 3 days. Wish you the best of luck!!!
Reply:Ok, everyone that says a C-section is easier or a quick recovery is either A. inexperience, B. lying. or C. never had multiples.





I have 18 month old twins. I was planning on a natural deliver and both babies were vertex. However, problems arose during labor and I ended up with a section. #1, the care of twins is much more than a singleton. You will need help. Don't try to be superwoman. I could not walk very far for several days to a week. I could not hold both babies right way either. I'm not trying to scare you, but more prepare you. This delivery, I will avoid a C-section if at all possible. If you have anymore questions, feel free to email me. Best of luck.
Reply:Twins doesn't automatically = c-section. If both babies end up vertex (head down) you can delivery vaginally.





C-sections aren't the end of the world. Some women (oddly enough) prefer c-sections because they think that vaginal birth is more painful. I've never had a section so I can't say. Either way, whether vaginal or c-section, there are options available to manage your pain after birth, and there are meds that are safe to take even if you are breastfeeding. So worry not.
Reply:I had a c-section, and I am GLAD. I was so nervous leading up to it (especially since I have a third-floor walk-up). I had never had a surgery (except wisdom teeth, if you count that) and I am a TOTAL wimp when it comes to pain. The pain afterwards was very manageable for me; I didn't even take the heavy-duty painkillers they offered (and opted, instead, for simple ibuprofin). When I got home after 3 nights in the hospital, I went right up the stairs with minimal pain. My biggest mistake was - after about a week and a half - I assumed I was back to normal and I overdid it. I had some discomfort come back, but again, nothing I couldn't tolerate.





Now, with that said, I've heard stories of the other extreme, SO, it could be a very personal thing. I took the advice of the nurses and forced myself to move around as soon as I could after surgery. They say it helps and I think it did.
Reply:I had a c-section to deliver my twins, and as you know its major surgery so it is scary. I guess the thing I was most worried about is the epidural/spinal because they were my first children. I had nightmares that they would accidentally paralize me. Well all turned out well...(oh yeah my twins were born that way because i had terrible preeclampsia and the twins were in distress) Its very surreal to see you baby handed over head and you didnt even feel it come out. My fiancee was who I was worried about..he didnt take it that well and I thought he would (he has 3 other children from his ex-wife but she had them vaginally) He almost passed out in there even though he hardly saw anything!


Oh the few things that really sucked about having a c-section were not being able to move your legs afterwards(i dont know if everyone experienced that but i was not prepared for it) and having to wait a couple hours in recovery to see your babies! It was pure torture. I couldnt wait to see them! The pain is not that bad...i hardly remember it. You are just so excited to be a mom that you hardly even think about the pain!


I have never given birth vaginally so I cant really compare but out of the horror stories I have been told by others it really wasnt bad!
Reply:I would actually prefer a C-Section over a natural birth but in Oregon the doctors won't allow it unless it is necessary... it is not as painful, and if you are in good shape recovery is pretty quick too, you'll be sore but not in excrutiating pain. (just for encouragement)


BUT when having twins if they are in the right position (both head down) then they will allow you to have them naturally if that what you'd like. I wouldn't worry too much, do what's going to be safest for you and the babys. Oh and by the way CONGRATULATIONS!!! best of luck to you and your little ones!!!


Toni Lynne :)
Reply:Everyone I know that has had a c-section bounces back a lot faster than vaginal. And they all say they would rather have another c-section.
Reply:then don't think about it....I've had two and the recovery was easier the 2nd time because I knew what to expect....it's the scar that's the worst part, of course it doesn't come close to being as ugly as all my stretch marks! Good Luck.
Reply:congrats on the twins. dont worry about the c section. i had one with my lil. i never felt anything. it was a great experience. plus its all scheduled and as soon as they get to the baby's they'll be out of ya in less than 10 mins. with out ya ever having to push or be in labor for hrs. my c section was scheduled at 7:30 in the morning and my lil girl was here at 7:40 but they dont count em born till they sew u back up so my lil girls arrival time was 7:45. hope u have a great experience with ur twins.