C-Section Recovery & Support Blog

For women who have had multiple c-sections, that is more than 2, they want to know if it’s possible to try for a VBAC or to be more specific, a VBAMC,  ‘vaginal birth after multiple c-sections’.

I once had a woman ask me, who already had 5 c-sections, if it was possible for her to have another child naturally.  This is not an unusual question, in fact there are many women who have had several c-sections and want to experience having a natural childbirth at least once.

I can so relate to them not wanting to experience yet another surgery, but I’m not an expert.  I can only go by the facts and experiences I see before me, as is true for any lay or even professional person.

Here are a few things that may help if you are confronting this same decision… Read more »

One of the things that concerns most doctors when it comes to having a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) is Uterine rupture.

A uterine rupture is a tear in the uterine wall that typically occurs at the prior incision area of the uterus.  A uterine rupture during a VBAC  can be potentially life threatening to both mother and baby and requires immediate surgery. Read more »

After having a c-section you will be left with a Cesarean scar, it’s just a natural part of having surgery and having a Cesarean Section is no different.

There are typically two types of incisions made when having a Cesarean, the low transverse horizontal incision and the longer vertical cut.  Most c-section procedures are done with the low transverse horizontal cut.  Generally, only in emergencies is the vertical cut made. Read more »

A VBAC or vaginal birth after a c-section, is when a woman has a baby by cesarean section and then has her next baby vaginally.

VBAC’s are of concern to most doctors because giving birth vaginally after having has a surgical birth presents the possibility of uterine rupture.  This means that the area around the internal stitching of the uterus can break open causing birth complications. Read more »

The most effective treatment for reducing the appearance of  hypertrophic scars or surgical scars that result from having abdominal surgery such as a  cesarean section,  are silicone scar sheets.

To date, silicone has been the most effective remedy for diminishing both hypertrophic as well as Keltoid scars.  But it’s  important to note that some silicone remedies are more effective than others in minimizing the look of an ugly scar.  Read more »

A C-Section, also known as a Cesarean Section, is a surgical procedure whereby the baby is surgically removed from the mother’s womb. The procedure is done in a hospital operating room under sterile conditions and can be scheduled in advance or it can be done as a last minute change in birthing plans. Read more »