C-Section Recovery, Health & Preparation

Imagine that!  A planned C-section could mean an improved sex life.

Yep,  that’s the conclusion drawn from a study done with over 900 healthy first time mothers along with their husbands who were questioned about their sexual function.

The researchers conducting the test used a female sexual function index for the women and a similar index for the men which are questionnaires developed specifically for measuring sexual function.

Interestingly enough the tests showed that women who had planned c-section, note the keyword here is ‘planned’, scored higher on the sexual function index than women who had vaginal births or emergency c-sections.   You can read more about the study here:

http://www.ukmedix.com/intrinsa/planned_cesarean_section_birth_leads_to_improved_sexual_function4775.cfm

The study clearly needs further research but just for fun…

Have you had a planned c-section?  What do you think?

If you’re trying to choose a doctor for your pregnancy you’re probably looking for someone that you can develop a bond with, someone that you can be sure will be looking out for your special interests, someone you can trust.

This is especially true if you will be having a c-section or possibly a VBAC (vaginal birth after a c-section).  You have to feel confident that your physician or practictioner is going to be looking out for your best interest and at the same time work to comply with your wishes.

Here are a few helpful tips by Douglas Penta MD on what to look for when shopping for a healthcare provider to manage your pregnancy from both a technical and personal standpoint. Read more »

I run into pregnant women all the time, in fact just the other day while doing my run to the grocery store I counted 4 women that were pregnant.

I notice pregnant women a lot, which is really no surprise as I’ve written a book about Cesarean’s and have had 2 c-sections myself, but I also just have an interest in those cute, tiny, precious babies

It’s also no surprise that when I see a pregnant woman I often wonder how they will deliver, will they be vaginal or c-section? But I also wonder if they themselves ever think that a c-section might be possible. Probably not. I certainly didn’t when I was having my first child.

So the next obvious question is – should they be thinking about it?  Read more »

In an article by Denise Mann from WebMD Health News titled ‘C-Sections Affects Moms’ Response to Baby’ I was happy to hear that having a c-section doesn’t mean you should feel like less of a mother but it did indicate something interesting and that is that moms who deliver naturally may be more responsive to their newborn’s cries than moms who have had a c-section.        Read more »

Have you had a c-section?  Then share with us your c-section experience by letting us know why you had it.  Was it for medical reasons or did you choose to have a c-section? 

Also how was your experience and what were your feelings afterwards about having it.  Were you disappointed that you had a c-section or did it matter?  Were there any adverse affects on your baby? 

Your experiences and thoughts would mean a lot to others so won’t you share with us? 

When I had a C-Section with my second child I had a tubal ligation done.  One of the reasons for doing this was that it just made sense that as long as the doctor was in there I may as well get the tubal done.

At the time my husband and I had agreed that two children were enough, I was not in total agreement since I am a strong and faithful Catholic and this is an issue for my Catholic beliefs, however, I did promise to love honor and obey so I made the conscious decision to go with no more babies.  Read more »