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Elective csection
There are many indications for delivering your baby by Caesarean section (C-section) to protect both the mother and the baby. Having a previous C-section is one reason to consider delivery by C-section again. A very large baby, or a baby that presents foot first or bottom first may be unsafe to deliver vaginally. After a c-section, you will stay at least one extra day in the hospital to help your recovery. Keep the abdominal wound clean and perform the dressing changes as advised by your doctor. Most women are able to nurse their babies during this period.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Guilt over elective C-section coping, what to do?
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What do you think of elective c-section? Is it a lot more risky than waiting for regular delivery
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Elective c-section before due date, is that possible?
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I'm having an elective c-section and my worry is that i'm alergic to morphine (i have hives and swell) . What are the alternatives?
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If I have an elective c-section by choice scheduled for 39 weeks, what happens if i go into labour earlier? Will i still be able to have c-section?
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A 38-year old female asked:
What can I do if I feel like I am being coerced into having a c-section by my doctor? My pregnancy is healthy but now that I might be at the 41 week mark over the long weekend, I must now strongly consider an elective c-section..this was not the plan?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I have had 2 previous c section and am pregnant now. Is it possible for me to wait for an elective c section at week 40.If I wait that long won't I have complications? Can't it be done early like 38 weeks?
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A 33-year old female asked:
How much are the risks of elective c-section when mother is hiv positve?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Since my elective c-section 2 weeks ago, Ive been dizzy, light headed and disorientated. What could be causing this? My vitals are in order.
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A 19-year old asked:
I had a baby 7 months ago via elective c section due to baby being breach, since then when I've had intercourse I've experienced severe pains in my stomach like in the middle where my belly button is is this normal ?
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What is a c-section?
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Can I refuse a c-section?
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Can I demand a c-section?
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Can I ask for a c-section?
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Recovery food from C-section ?
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What happens during a c-section?
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I'm on the 5 c-section can I die?
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Having a 6th c section at age 38?
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How can they do a repeat csection?
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What is a c-section? Does it hurt?
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When after a csection can I travel?
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Pain after csection one month after ?
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When is a C-section medically necessary?
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Exercise after c-section when can I start?
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Why would a woman need to have a c-section?
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When will i completely heal from c section?
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If I'm overdue, should I expect a c-section?
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A 22-year old female asked:
What reasons are there for having a csection?
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Will my sister need a c-section if I had one?
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What's the risk of having your 5th c- section?
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