r/CsectionCentral

I’m 7ish weeks PP and I’m solely pumping 10x a day for my baby.
It’s been a few weeks at least since I’ve bled, I also wanna add really quick I had a c section. Anyways, it’s been quite a bit since I’ve bled.
Today, I had a decent amount of bright red blood on my underwear. It stopped after like an hour and now it’s just brownish discharge. I’m a little crampy but now there’s no more blood? I’m so confused?

Is this my period? If it’s not, why did I just randomly bleed a little after not for so long?

I messaged my obgyn but I’m just wondering people’s experiences on what happened when they got their period again!

I’m in my third trimester and really struggling with whether to have a planned C-section or attempt another vaginal birth. I’d especially love to hear from people who had a 4th degree tear and had to make this decision with a subsequent pregnancy.

With my first, I needed a forceps delivery because of fetal distress and ended up with a 4th degree tear. Recovery took a while, and my biggest concern afterward was whether I would have lasting continence or pelvic-floor problems.

Thankfully, I’ve been fine for the most part since then. During this pregnancy, though, I’ve started noticing some continence/pelvic-floor symptoms again, which is making me much more nervous about potentially causing additional damage.

My biggest priority is avoiding another severe tear and protecting my long-term bowel continence/pelvic-floor function. I’m less concerned about which option has the easier short-term recovery.

My current OB is comfortable with me attempting another vaginal birth, but doesn’t have a lot of experience managing subsequent deliveries after a 4th degree tear. She does not use forceps, which makes me feel somewhat better since the circumstances and assisted delivery with my first may have contributed significantly to the tear.

However, I also saw a pelvic floor specialist who felt that, given my history, she personally would not risk another vaginal delivery.

Part of me thinks my first birth involved unusual circumstances and that a straightforward vaginal delivery this time could be completely different. The other part of me thinks I’ve already had a 4th degree tear, have been fortunate to maintain relatively good function afterward, and am now having some symptoms during pregnancy. I’m scared of taking another chance and ending up with permanent continence problems.

For anyone who has been in a similar situation, what did you choose and how are you doing now especially a few years later?

I am 2 weeks pp and post csection (3 weeks on Friday)

Just for some context- I am rather petite (UK 10), very small frame and just had twins (5lbs6 & 5lb), my bump was HUGE compared to the rest of me lmao

I'm still in quite a bit of pain in my tummy area, especially around my incision- its kind of hard around it (assuming scar tissue!) And i get the usual tight feeling I was expecting, pain when I do too much etc. Its not red, swollen, inflamed, nothing nasty!

I'm getting as much rest as possible and also staying mobile without doing too much (I have hit and gone past the wall a couple of times i will admit, but i have stuff to DO!) Stairs are a struggle, as are long walks.. as i expected?!

One of my twins is in PICU for a heart condition and today, one of the nurses there told me that I shouldn't be in this much pain still and she had two emergency c sections and she was fine by 2 weeks...

I thought, considering everything my body went through during pregnancy, during birth (one of the baby's heads actually got stuck, got a great video of it lol) and then after birth with stress and travelling to PICU to see my baby that I was doing quite alright recoverywise... but now i'm feeling a bit behind and defeated, is there something wrong with me? Why am I still in pain? Why have I not had this miraculous 2 week recovery that is actually the normal? I'm so confused! I was giving myself and my body some grace for 6-8 weeks but apparently i'm behind already??

I really do hate people sometimes 🥲

I am scheduled for a planned c-section in two weeks because of breech position. I’m anxious about the recovery but told my mom we would plan on her coming to see the baby the next day. She arranged, without speaking to me, my brother to come the following day on his way to work, as that’s convenient for him.

My gut is really to not promise anything because I’m worried about how I’ll be feeling, especially for someone I’m not comfortable being vulnerable in front of. But there’s a lot of pressure.

What should I expect of recovery? And will I feel up to visitors likely?

Hello everyone,
So I will give birth via c-section in december, but im getting really scared because I live in the fifth floor and there's no elevator.

For my first c section, sadly my son ended up in NICU, so we went to my parents house to have it easier to visit my son every three hours. He got out of NICU after 3 weeks so my incision was pretty healed.

Right now im so scared. I keep having nightmares that my incision will open while I climb the stairs when returning to my apartment.
Its not an option to go to my parents this time because if i go there I know people will be coming in and out of the house all the time.

Did you have similar experiences, how did you manage the stairs, did you have a positive or negative experience.

Hello everybody!

One of my friends recommended I go through this thread and read people’s experiences. I’ve decided to post on here for thoughts and opinions! From what I’ve read, elective c sections are controlled and usually have no complications. I’m happy to read that most people think their recovery was easy and even easier than vaginal birth. I’m a ftm and wanting an elective c section simply because I don’t want to deal with any pain. From what I’ve read on here, elective sections usually go very well and recovery is easy and not very painful. Can people who have had elective c sections let me know about their experiences?

Edit : I’m sorry if this offended anyone as some of the comments are quite upset. I really wasn’t trying to imply any birth is easy or simple but I’ve quite literally been through this sub where many of the comments about elective c section in specific have been very positive! People have described them as “a dream” “easier than vaginal birth recovery” and basically said that the risks of emergency cs are not as prevalent with elective c sections. People have kinda implied that those comments are fear mongering and I guess I just wanted some opinions and thoughts. I definitely understand it’s not one size fits all and that it’s still birthing a baby. Sorry if it offended anyone.

Edit #2: honestly thank you to all the people who genuinely commented because you’ve definitely given me more to think about. I wish people in this sub would be more intentional with their words because when I read through comments, it seemed like an elective c section was a very positive experience. Also I’m just a 21yr old ftm who has a very low pain tolerance but thanks to the nasty comments calling me not the brightest or whatever, I really just feel worse now. Again, thank you for the nice people who gave me genuine insight, I really really appreciate it!

Anyone with positive 3rd C-section stories? Mine is in a few weeks and I’m terrified. I was in so much pain after my second and the incision actually dehisced a little bit at the end. I have an apron belly that I feel like is going to get worse this time around.

I keep thinking about the potential long term risk of multiple c sections later in life. I just have so many thoughts. Its hard not to panic.

I am currently 6w4d pregnant, I have been told that I have a c section scar pregnancy 😢 tomorrow I am to go to theatre to have a guided ultrasound hysteroscopy to remove the pregnancy... I am absolutely devastated, terrified and am wondering if anyone on here has had this down before? I am in the UK and I genuinely can't seem to find anything that has women's experiences. Any help or advice or literally information will be so appreciated. I am losing my mind... Especially when they said that if something goes wrong they will have to remove my womb!

My brain seriously can't take all this and to be given a theatre slot the day after your finding this out is just stressful!

I’m 15 mo PP from a C-section. Before my c-section I had an epidural and labored to 7.5cm, so baby was far down in my birth canal. They struggled getting her out and I felt a LOTTT of pain during. I kept saying it felt like my spine was going to snap in half.

Ever since, I struggle with terrible lower back pain. In my left hip/buttocks I get this like tingly/itching/tickling, almost like restless leg. It keeps me up at night. I feel like I have to stretch my lower back and hips/butt to get rid of that restlessness. Sometimes my lower back will pop. My tailbone HURTS. I sit and get up and I’m wincing in pain from my tailbone. Has anyone else experienced this? I know I need to see a chiro or something bc this bothers me everyday. I just want to know if anyone has experienced anything similar and what you did to fix it. And who you recommend to see. Thanks!!

For those of you who had a planned c-section, what determined the timing of the surgery and how early was that timeline decided?
Asking as I need to make international travel arrangements for my mom who I’d like to have by my side for and after delivery.

I’m 7 weeks postpartum and I thought I’d feel much more like myself by now but I don’t. I had a long induction which resulted in a c section. I had a superficial opening of my scar, and it’s been infected twice now. I’m pumping around the clock. I am barely sleeping. I’m soooo hungry bc of pumping but I barely have energy to make myself a meal. Sometimes I’ll be so hungry that I can’t sleep even though I’m so exhausted. On top of becoming a new mom and taking care of a newborn, my anxiety is sky rocket high. I recently started feeling dizzy too. Oh and also- I got my period back 6 weeks postpartum. I don’t recognize myself or my body’s I love my baby so much and this has nothing to do with him but oh my god this is so hard. I got cleared from my doctor last week and I feel almost confused because I don’t feel cleared at all.

Did or does anyone else feel their incision area is super sensitive when their clothes brush against it? I can only wear very loose dresses. Any kind of pants, even soft, high waisted sweats, is uncomfortable bc it will brush against the incision area when I’m walking. I’m 6 weeks post partum. My incision is closed, dry, not infected, and appears to be healing well. I just wanna know when I can wear something other than muumuu dresses 😅

I'm due to have a C-section in 1 month from today at 39 weeks. What are the most recommended brands of post C-Section Underwear?! I've bought Always and an Amazon own, and they were really small. I know I'm pregnant, but I would expect they'd need to fit more or less a pregnant body to be comfortable over the scar?! Never had a C-Section before, so no clue what to expect - can't even fathom how to bend to pull them up really. I've got some high waisted cotton pants at the moment, but they're not loose, and I feel like they're going to be clingy... Any recommendations for larger women would be great - I'm about a size 18-20. TIA x

Went for my 37 week appointment today and my baby is still breech but I’m dilated to 3CM!

We’ve scheduled the c-section for next Tuesday (August 25th) but my doctor doesn’t see me making it to 38 weeks.. I’ve been told to relax, stay seated and do minimum walking till Tuesday.

That being said, I wanna hear all the GOOD c-section stories so I can have myself prepared for this! It’s all kind of settling now. I’m a very anxious person so only good stories please!

Why is this? I was even on IV antibiotics and it did NOTHING. Doc won’t give anymore antibiotics , I was put on them for 48 hours in the hospital , got sent home with antibiotics after when my infection markers went down. Had dipstick check and it was normal, I am wondering can your bladder get damaged during the surgery? Will this ever go away I’m lowkey worried I’ll never go back to normal down there, I haven’t had a moment where there’s been no pain. I’m on week 7!!

my 35 pound three year-old fell and took a pretty hard hit and I without even thinking, went and scooped him up and carried him to our couch to comfort him and hold him. Of course, if he’s crying, I won’t even think twice about picking him up, but now I am freaking out because on Wednesday I will be four weeks post C-section. What do I do? Am I OK?

I had to eat 2 large cups of ice and lemons juice like a whole bag of them and a few oranges at once to get rid of the hemmorage sitting on my intestines. The hospital was no help. I can't believe the hemmorage was as big as an egg. It was evenly noticeable i kept rubbing my tummy it was very uncomfortable I think that they want the placenta more then they need me alive. Im not sure people have the scariest desires.