If i tell my doctor that i want a c-section when do you think she would do it?

For a personal reason i think i want a C-section i think it would be safer after reading a Q recently asked. I see my doctor tomorrow and i will let her know my decsion i will be 37 weeks on wends so when do you think she would schedule it ? if i asked a week early do you think she would go with it?

If i tell my doctor that i want a c-section when do you think she would do it?
I guess I am the only one who had a positive Section experience...


To answer the question, I was told a week early is absolutely fine. I am having mine scheduled in February almost a week early.


This is my second C and the reason I had it initially is because the docs felt my pelvic bone was too small for the baby to pass and I was having issues dilating at a week late.





My Cesarean experience was not bad. I healed great and was able to walk the next day (although it was challenging). I did not have much pain at all. I would go ahead with it.
Reply:Okay, that's a good reason. If your doctor is aware of it, I'm surprised your c-section isn't already scheduled. Some doctors probably would do it a week early--I think most would. All you can do is ask. Good luck.
Reply:There would have to be a pretty good reason, like that you have an std, or previous csections, but she should go along with it. Run it by her, im sure she will agree.


Goodluck
Reply:I have had a c-section and will have another in February and trust me....if you ar able to have the baby naturally, do it. Recovery from a c-section is very painful and also your insurance might not pay for it unless it is an absolute emergency.
Reply:Some will, some won't. However, your doctor should know if a c-section is nessacary, so if it's for a medical reason, she will probably bring it up to you.
Reply:Herpes IS a Medical reason, not a personal one. In most states a c-section is required if the mother has herpes. If you pass your child through the birth canal they can contract it %26amp; other problems such as blindness. If your doctor won't do it, find a better doctor.
Reply:she'll probably do it as close to forty weeks as possible, based on ultrasounds and how the baby looks, best not to be too early.
Reply:Most doctors these days won't do a c-section unless there is a medical reason for it. It is not safer than a vaginal birth, and it takes much longer to heal up afterwards. I had a vaginal birth and healed up in about 2 months. My sister in law had to have an emergency caesarian, about 18 months ago, and hasn't felt quite right since. A friend of hers said she didn't feel right after her caesarian until she went back and had a vaginal birth with her second child. It's as though it "reset" her system or something. My sister in law also missed the first few days of her son's life, as she was so drugged up. Labour sucks, but it seems to me that it is only polite to be there to welcome your child to the world! Maybe that's not the way things happen for all caesarian births, but that's what happened to my sister in law. Babies are designed to come out of a woman's vagina, it's the safest journey for them. Not comfortable, but it's the safest.


Also, if your baby is too far down into your pelvis, they may refuse you. Did you see the birth videos at your pre-natal classes? I did, both the vaginal and caesarian videos. I had to have forceps with my daughter, which is not pleasant, and I'd still rather do that again than have a caesar!


Edit: Well herpes is definately a medical issue. Definately talk to your doctor about it. However, a vaginal birth is still better than a caesar, so you should only have to have a caesar if you are suffering from an outbreak at the time. If you are clear, a vaginal birth should be quite safe. Anyway, your doctor should be explaining everything to you. I'm surprised she hasn't by now. She knows about your condition, right? If not, she should!
Reply:I don't know how that will affect the baby, but I don't reccomend having an early c-section. The only way to know what is best for the baby is to talk to the doctor. There really are alot of risks to you and to the baby with a c-section though. So, I would really think about my options. If you decide to go with the c-section, at least carry the baby full term. Premature babies are prone to many more problems than full term babies.
Reply:If your doc knows you have herpes its up to her to decide that. I don't think you know what your asking for by requesting a c section. Its not like ordering a pizza. Its major ab surgery.
Reply:Yes they should be doing a csection and I am very surprised they haven't scheduled it by now. I would let them know and if they won't I suggest finding another doctor than knows what they are doing. Herpes is a medical reason for having one. Don't let anyone scare you into saying you will have some huge scar. Gee you can hardly see my scar and it is small. Don't let anyone tell you it is still safe to deliver your baby vaginally. They most likely can contract herpes and that is the last thing you want for your unborn child.
Reply:Well, most doctors won't do a c-section unless you have a medical reason. It is a very serious procedure. You didn't say why you want one, so if it's not for medical reasons I would suggest doing some research on it before you decide for sure. It can have some serious side effects.


Good luck!
Reply:ARE YOU KIDDING?!?! Dr's will let people do C-sections if they're too scared to give birth!! Sure they'll let you have one. I didn't plan on one but after 36 hours and getting a fever, my huge 10lb baby was born. So I opted for another one when my 2nd was born. We took her early so she wouldnt be HUGE!


Absolutely. it's your body!! She can tell you by measuring you how big you are. They like to keep baby in there as long as possible unless they can do like mine and carry the suitcases home!


GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Some doctors will, but if you want the c-section for purely cosmetic reasons, I doubt she will. The risks of a c-section are much greater than of a vaginal birth, no matter what some doctors will lead you to believe.
Reply:I think it might be smart to have a c-section for the health of your baby. Your doctor might go with it, or she may try to talk you into a vaginal birth since your on meds and have no outbreaks. I'm sure your doctor will understand though.
Reply:Your doc might be willing to do it as early as 38 weeks and might make you wait until 40. Have the discussion though that way even if you go into labor you can still show up to the hospital and have a c-section.





BTW, they don't actually cut your abdominal muscles, they separate them and move them out of the way which can actually happen during pregnancy, c-section or not.





I had a c-section after several hours in labor and other complications and you couldn't pay me enough money to attempt a VBAC with this next child.
Reply:C-sections are major operations. The doc is notgoing to give you one "just because" you want it. That's why the area of the body where the baby is delivered from is called *The Birth Canal*. There must be a medical reason for the operation to be needed.


Natural childbirth is a wonderful experience to be shared with the baby's father or with other family.


C-sections also take longer to heal from and are more painful. Most doctors want you to go into labor first and wait and see how everything progresses. If the operation is necessary, then the c-section will be done.


I had three c-sections, and would have chosen natural delivery over them if I could do it all over again.
Reply:I have had two c-sections and mine did it a week before I was due. But that is if they will do it for you. I hope it work for you.
Reply:Don't base your decision to have a c-section on yahoo answers, please.





C-sections are quite serious. They cut your abdominal muscles! Doing anything involving the upper-half of your body will be very painful, and you'll have a large scar.





If you're set on your decision, your doctor will base the operation on ultrasounds and fetal signals.
Reply:Only if there is a chance that your life, or the life of the baby is in danger.